HB137

Permit tax authority to decline submitting certain levy to voters

Introduced·2/25/25

Ohio HB137 amends the tax code to allow boards of library trustees to propose tax levies exceeding the ten-mill limitation.

Ohio HB137 amends sections 3709.29 and 5705.23 of the Revised Code to allow boards of library trustees to propose tax levies exceeding the ten-mill limitation. If the board of library trustees declares by resolution that the tax revenue within the ten-mill limitation is insufficient, the taxing authority may submit the question to the electors. If approved, the levy can be made within the library district. The bill repeals existing sections 3709.29 and 5705.23, applying the amendments to certifications made after the bill's effective date.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House Favorable Passage

7 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 29, 2025

9:00 AM

House Local Government 4th Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony PV

Oct 15, 2025

9:00 AM

House Local Government 3rd Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP Testimony

History

Oct 29, 2025

House

Reported - Amended: Local Government

Mar 5, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Local Government

Feb 25, 2025

House

Introduced