When was Ohio House Bill HB 137 introduced?

HB 137 was introduced on Feb 25, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 137?

The latest action on HB 137 by the House was: Reported - Amended (Local Government) on Oct 29, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 137?

HB 137 was introduced by Brian Lorenz.

Are voting records available for Ohio House Bill HB 137?

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for HB 137

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 137 (136 legislative session)

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Feb 25, 2025
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HB 137

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Permit tax authority to decline submitting certain levy to voters

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House • Oct 29, 2025: Reported - Amended (Local Government)

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Brian Lorenz
primary
(R - 60)
Angela N. King
cosponsor
(R - 84)

Votes

YES: 7

Sarah Fowler Arthur
Angela N. King
Matthew Kishman
Roy Klopfenstein
Brian Lorenz
Ty Moore
Jason Stephens

NO: 6

Cindy Abrams
Sean P. Brennan
Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe
Jean Schmidt
Veronica R. Sims
Cecil Thomas

OTHER: 0

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB137/votes

Actions

Oct 29, 2025 | House
- Reported - Amended (Local Government)
Mar 05, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Local Government)
Feb 25, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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As Reported By House CommitteePDF

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Analysis - As IntroducedPDF
Testimony by Representative Lorenz (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Local Government, 1st Hearing (March 19, 2025)
Testimony by Nick Ciolli (County Commissioners Association of Ohio, Proponent) -- Local Government, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Michelle Francis (Ohio Library Council, Opponent) -- Local Government, 3rd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Pam Hickson-Stevenson (Akron-Summit County Public Library, Opponent) -- Local Government, 3rd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Stacey Russell (Muskingum County Library System, Opponent) -- Local Government, 3rd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Brock Hutchison (Louisville Public Library, Opponent) -- Local Government, 3rd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Paula Brehm-Heeger (Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, Opponent) -- Local Government, 3rd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Jason Orcena (Association of Ohio Health Commissioners, Opponent) -- Local Government, 3rd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Gary Merrell (Delaware County Commissioners, Proponent) -- Local Government, 3rd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Paula Brehm-Heeger (Cincinnati Public Library, Opponent) -- Local Government, 4th Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Bryan Howard (Delaware County District Library, Opponent) -- Local Government, 4th Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Chris White (Lorain Public Library System Board of Trustees, Interested Party) -- Local Government, 4th Hearing (October 29, 2025)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB137

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