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HB645Introduced in the House

Require the use of zero-based budgeting every ten years

EngrossedSenate Finance

Introduced by Michael Dovilla, District 7

What does this bill do?

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Official description

To amend sections 107.03, 126.02, 126.13, and 126.27 and to enact sections 126.025 and 126.026 of the Revised Code to require the use of zero-based budgeting in the development of the state budget.

Where it stands

Referred to committee: Finance

September 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Passed · June 9, 2026

81

Yes

15

No

0

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Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Referred to committee: Finance

  3. Reported - Substitute: Finance

  4. Passed

  5. Introduced

  6. Referred to committee: Finance

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