When was Ohio House Bill HB 303 introduced?

HB 303 was introduced on May 27, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 303?

The latest action on HB 303 by the House was: Referred to committee (Energy) on May 28, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 303?

HB 303 was introduced by Sharon A. Ray.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 303 (136 legislative session)

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May 27, 2025
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HB 303

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Establish community energy program and pilot program

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House • May 28, 2025: Referred to committee (Energy)

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Sharon A. Ray
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(R - 66)
James M. Hoops
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(R - 81)

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May 28, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Energy)
May 27, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Rep. Jim Hoops (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Energy, 1st Hearing (September 24, 2025)
Testimony by Rep. Sharon Ray (Ohio House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Energy, 1st Hearing (September 24, 2025)
Testimony by Carlo Cavallaro (CCSA, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Lori Saine (American Power Play, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Caroline Belmont (TurningPoint Energy, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Scott Elias (Clean Capital, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Nolan Rutschilling (Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Mryia Williams (Solar United Neighbors, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Craig Ickler (Cleveland Owns, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Aaron Brown (IBEW, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Daniel Morris (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Erica McConnell (Environmental Law and Policy Council, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Andrea Oliver (Terrasmart, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Rev. Craig Foster (Diocese of Southern Ohio, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Rebecca Mellino (The Nature Conservancy, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Tom Bullock (Citizens Utility Board of Ohio, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Adam Forrer (Audubon Great Lakes, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Steve Chriss (Wal Mart, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Ariel Miller (Faith Communities Go Green, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Mimi Plevin-Foust (FaCT, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Jessica Collingsworth (Nexamp, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Kevin Shimp (Ohio Business Energy Partnership, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Chuck Keiper (Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Rev. Dean Van Farowe (Evangelical Environmental Network, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Sid Shah (Nautilus Solar Energy, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Jack Joseph (Evangelical Environmental Network, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Travis Irvine (Libertarian Party of Ohio, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Jarrod Starr (Bisun Consulting, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Geoffrey Miller (Cleveland Solar Cooperative, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by John Marra (Timberlake, Ohio, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Juanita Stevens (Living Truth Center for Better Living Inc., Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Jonathan Welle (Cleveland Owns, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Marshall Do-Reis (Cleveland Solar Cooperative, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Molly Bryden (Policy Matters Ohio, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Rick Taylor (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Janice Stenken (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by David Fuhry (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Adam Rossi (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Adam Rossi (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Adrian Marti (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Mary Huck (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Eric Yarham (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Glen Campbell (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Jeffrey Clawson (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Jeffrey Sugalski (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Leah Campbell (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Martha Grevatt (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by R. Michael Curran (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Stephen McCarthy (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Terry Walker (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Timothy Dewald (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Karl Rabago (Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Michael Benson (Green Energy Ohio, Proponent) -- Energy, 2nd Hearing (October 1, 2025)
Testimony by Maureen Willis (Ohio Consumers' Counsel, Interested Party) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Shayna Fritz (Ohio Conservative Energy Forum, Interested Party) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Kristine Telford (Edison Electric Institute, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (October 15, 2025)
Testimony by Steve Nourse (AEP Ohio, Opponent) -- Energy, 3rd Hearing (October 15, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB303

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