When was Ohio House Bill HB 540 introduced?

HB 540 was introduced on Oct 22, 2025.

What's the current status of Ohio House Bill HB 540?

The latest action on HB 540 by the House was: Referred to committee (Ways and Means) on Oct 29, 2025.

Who introduced Ohio House Bill HB 540?

HB 540 was introduced by Justin Pizzulli.

Bill tracking in Ohio - HB 540 (136 legislative session)

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Oct 22, 2025
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HB 540

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Require payments in lieu of taxes from certain conservation orgs

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House • Oct 29, 2025: Referred to committee (Ways and Means)

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Justin Pizzulli
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(R - 90)
David Thomas
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(R - 65)

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Oct 29, 2025 | House
- Referred to committee (Ways and Means)
Oct 22, 2025 | House
- Introduced

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Testimony by Justin Pizzuli (House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 1st Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by David Thomas (House of Representatives, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 1st Hearing (October 29, 2025)
Testimony by Jason Hayslip (Adams County, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 1st Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Randy Lewis, Chuck Hayslip, John Easter, Matt Gray, Reggie Carrington, Danny Liston (Brusk Creek, Green, Sprigg, and Jefferson Township, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 1st Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Dawn Wallace (Adams County Ohio Valley Schools, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 1st Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Lizabeth Lafferty (The Adams County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 1st Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by JT Hackworth (Jefferson Township Fire Department, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 1st Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Doug White (Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 1st Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by Pastor Ron Rogers and Pastor Owen Applegate (Wrightville Church and Appalachian Baptist Church, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 1st Hearing (November 5, 2025)
Testimony by David Gifford (Adams County, Proponent) -- Ways and Means, 1st Hearing (November 5, 2025)

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/HB540

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