July 1 marks the beginning of the State of Ohio's new fiscal year, with the enactment of the new biennial budget. A state budget always reflects what the priorities of the state are, and the most recent budget includes a number of issues Greater Ohio had been tracking throughout the legislative process.
Transportation Budget Poised for House Floor Vote, GOPC Takes Case for Transit to Ohio Senate
On March 3, the Ohio House Finance Committee approved moved forward a revised state transportation budget that includes for funding for public transportation than had previously been proposed by the executive budget last month. That bill is now poised for a floor vote in the full House of Representatives on March 4.
Legislation Funding Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund Introduced in Ohio House, Senate
Lawmakers Set to Return to Columbus for "Lame Duck" Session
While there are still some races still left to be decided, the end of the 2020 election cycle signals the beginning of lame duck session at the Ohio General Assembly, as lawmakers return to Columbus to complete work on outstanding legislation before the 133rd General Assembly draws to a close on December 31.