What does Ohio House Bill HB 2 do?

HB 2: Establish the Child Care Cred Program

When was Ohio House Bill HB 2 introduced?

HB 2 was introduced on Jan 23, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 2?

The latest action on HB 2 by the House was: Reported - Re-referred to Finance (Rules and Reference) on May 21, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 2?

HB 2 was introduced by Mark Johnson.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 2?

Yes, there are 2 voting records available for HB 2

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 2 (136 legislative session)

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Introduced
Jan 23, 2025
Passed House
Passed Senate
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HB 2

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Establish the Child Care Cred Program

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House • May 21, 2025: Reported - Re-referred to Finance (Rules and Reference)

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As Re-referred to House Committee

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Mark Johnson
primary
(R - 92)
Crystal Lett
cosponsor
(D - 11)
Mike Odioso
cosponsor
(R - 30)
Jodi Salvo
cosponsor

Votes

YES: 12

Darnell T. Brewer
Karen Brownlee
Gary Click
Kellie Deeter
Crystal Lett
Melanie Miller
Mike Odioso
Beryl Piccolantonio
Sharon A. Ray
Tracy M. Richardson
Jodi Salvo
Andrea White

NO: 1

Sarah Fowler Arthur

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB2/votes

YES: 12

Adam C. Bird
Steve Demetriou
Michele Grim
Matt Huffman
Dani Isaacsohn
Dontavius L. Jarrells
Marilyn John
Gayle Manning
Riordan T. McClain
Phil Plummer
C. Allison Russo
Josh Williams

NO: 0

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB2/votes

Actions

May 21, 2025 | House
- Reported - Re-referred to Finance (Rules and Reference)
May 14, 2025 | House
- Reported - Substitute - Re-referred to Rules and Reference (Children and Human Services)
Jan 28, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Children and Human Services)
Jan 23, 2025 | House
- Introduced

Bill Texts

As IntroducedPDF
As Reported By House CommitteePDF
As Re-referred to House CommitteePDF

Documents

Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Analysis - As Re-referred By House CommitteePDF
Sub Bill Comparative SynopsisPDF
Testimony by Mark Johnson (OH House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 1st Hearing (February 4, 2025)
Testimony by Prince Garuba - OH Association of Goodwill Industries (OH Association of Goodwill Industries, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2025)
Testimony by Troy Hunter - Groundwork OH (Groundwork OH, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2025)
Testimony by Rick Carfanga - OH Chamber of Commerce (OH Chamber of Commerce, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2025)
Testimony by Nikki Cooper - OH Business Roundtable (Ohio Business Roundtable, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2025)
Testimony by Lyle Huffman - Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber (Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2025)
Testimony by Kelly Ullman - OH Association of Goodwill Industries (OH Association of Goodwill Industries, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2025)
Testimony by Angela Newman-White - First Year Cleveland (First Year Cleveland, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2025)
Testimony by Austin Railey III - KinderCare Learning Companies (KinderCare Learning Companies, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 2nd Hearing (March 18, 2025)
Testimony by Chad Nunamaker (Southwest Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children, Proponent) -- Children and Human Services, 3rd Hearing (April 29, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Mark Johnson (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Finance, 1st Hearing (May 27, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB2

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