The bill amends sections 3709.29 and 5705.23 of the Revised Code to grant taxing authorities the discretion to decline submitting a requested library levy or general health district levy to voters. Specifically, the board of county commissioners may now "may" instead of "shall" declare a tax levy necessary for health programs, allowing for more flexibility in decision-making. Similarly, the board of library trustees can submit a resolution to the taxing authority, which "may" adopt a resolution to submit the additional tax levy to voters, rather than being required to do so.

Additionally, the bill modifies the process for submitting tax levies by allowing the taxing authority to submit the question to electors regardless of whether the library's territory aligns with that of the political subdivision. It also stipulates that no more than two elections may be held under this authority in a calendar year. The amendments aim to streamline the process for funding health and library services while providing local authorities with greater control over tax levy decisions.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3709.29, 5705.23
As Reported By House Committee: 3709.29, 5705.23