HB137Introduced in the House
Permit tax authority to decline submitting certain levy to voters
Introduced by Brian Lorenz, District 60
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend sections 3709.29 and 5705.23 of the Revised Code to authorize a taxing authority to decline to submit a requested library levy or general health district levy to voters.
Where it stands
Reported - Amended: Local Government
October 29, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Favorable Passage · October 29, 2025
7
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Meredith Lawson-Rowe | 5 | No |
| Sean Brennan | 14 | No |
| Cecil Thomas | 25 | No |
| Cindy Abrams | 29 | No |
| Veronica Sims | 33 | No |
| Matthew Kishman | 50 | Yes |
| Brian Lorenz | 60 | Yes |
| Jean Schmidt | 62 | No |
| Roy Klopfenstein | 82 | Yes |
| Angela King | 84 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced
Referred to committee: Local Government
Reported - Amended: Local Government
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