When was Ohio House Bill HB 138 introduced?

HB 138 was introduced on Feb 26, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 138?

The latest action on HB 138 by the House was: Referred to committee (Arts, Athletics, and Tourism) on Mar 05, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 138?

HB 138 was introduced by Michael D. Dovilla.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 138 (136 legislative session)

HB 138

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Feb 26, 2025
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HB 138

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Authorize the creation of tourism promotion districts

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House • Mar 05, 2025: Referred to committee (Arts, Athletics, and Tourism)

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Michael D. Dovilla
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(R - 17)
Nick Santucci
primary
(R - 64)
Sean P. Brennan
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(D - 14)
Jack K. Daniels
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Levi Dean
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Tex Fischer
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Dontavius L. Jarrells
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Sharon A. Ray
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Josh Williams
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Mar 05, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Arts, Athletics, and Tourism)
Feb 26, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Representative Mike Dovilla (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 1st Hearing (April 1, 2025)
Testimony by Representative Nick Santucci (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 1st Hearing (April 1, 2025)
Testimony by Gordon Taylor (Destination Cleveland, Proponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 2nd Hearing (April 29, 2025)
Testimony by Stephen Stewart (Hyatt Regency Columbus, Proponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 2nd Hearing (April 29, 2025)
Testimony by Bob Megazzini (Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower, Proponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 2nd Hearing (April 29, 2025)
Testimony by Adam Ockuley (The Pizzuti Companies, Proponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 2nd Hearing (April 29, 2025)
Testimony by Brian Ross (Experience Columbus, Proponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 2nd Hearing (April 29, 2025)
Testimony by Joe Savarise (Hotel & Lodging Association, Opponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 4th Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Wade Riedman (Rolling Hills Hospitality, Opponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 4th Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Alan Assaf (Indus Hospitality, Opponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 4th Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Alan Hardway (SJB Hotel Company, Opponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 4th Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Bhavin Patel (EVOLV Hotels, Opponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 4th Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Jen Ruiz (Commonwealth Hotels, Opponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 4th Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by David Wespiser (Hotel Development Services, Opponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 4th Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Mike Beal (Keystone Management Group - Keystone Hotel Group, Opponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 4th Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Michael Cooney (Radius Hospitality, Opponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 4th Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Dirk Bengel (The Hancock Hotel, Opponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 4th Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Lisa Garner (Concord Hospitality, Opponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 4th Hearing (February 17, 2026)
Testimony by Nancy Howard (Hilton Polaris, Opponent) -- Arts, Athletics, and Tourism, 4th Hearing (February 17, 2026)

Sources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB138

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