Legislative Updates
January 10, 2024
The outlook is uncertain for closing out the FY24 appropriations process with a bipartisan deal by January 19 and February 2, when current funding measures expire. Here’s why.
Read MoreDecember 4th, 2023
On November 7th, Issue 1 and Issue 2 were both approved by Ohio voters, which enshrines abortion in the Ohio Constitution and legalizes recreational use of cannabis, respectively. However, Republicans have said the fight is not over for either issue and they intend to continue to legislate on both.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2023
Yet again, in a few short weeks, Congress will face the same choice it faces every year: fund the government, shut down the government, or kick the can down the road. Despite efforts to avoid this choice with a legislative process and significant planning, every October 1 when the new fiscal year starts Congress ends up in this same place.
Read MoreOctober 12th, 2023
The House and Senate returned to the Statehouse for the fall and are expected to remain in session until mid-December when they will break for the holidays. Democrats and Republicans in both chambers have outlined their legislative priorities for the remainder of the year and are mostly non-controversial.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2023
The state legislature remains in recess and is scheduled to return after Labor Day for committees and session. The House made several changes to their session schedule and will not have their first session likely until October while the Senate is scheduled for session in September.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2023
Both chambers of Congress are eying the month-long August recess that is just weeks away. They are working hard to push through major legislation: 12 appropriations bills and the National Defense Authorization Act all by the end of this month! Some have passed committee and some are soon to pass this week and next. If they succeed, conference committee negotiations will begin in September.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2023
Governor Mike DeWine signed the FY24-25 State Operating Budget into law in the early morning hours of July 4th. The $86 billion budget includes significant changes in education and includes an historic expansion of school vouchers, changes to two state agencies, and a one-time investment in economic development among others. The legislature is now in recess until mid-September.
Read MoreJune 1, 2023
House Bill 33, the state operating budget, passed the Ohio House in late April. The $88 billion budget passed the House by a vote of 78 -19 with all Democrats voting yes except Rep. Elliott Forhan (D-South Euclid) and Rep. Joe Miller (D-Amherst). Read on for highlights of the bill.
Read MoreApril 11, 2023
G2G has been busy at the Statehouse and around Capitol Square attending meetings with legislators, agencies, and the governor’s office as well as committee hearings and legislative events. With the Statehouse in full swing for the first time since 2020, we have had the opportunity to connect with many members old and new as we navigate the budget process.
Read MoreApril 11, 2023
March included final deadlines for FY2024 appropriations with all House Members required to prioritize their top 15 Community Project Requests and 75 programmatic requests by the end of the month. Other legislative highlights include the end of the public health emergency, long COVID program, new Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) bill, potential new process for FDA approvals, and curbing the drug pricing with patient perspectives.
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