HB292

Establish the Ohio Defense Commission

Final Passage·6/10/26

Establishes the Ohio Defense Commission to promote the defense industry and administer a defense industry expansion program.

The bill creates the Ohio Defense Commission, which will consider strategies to promote the defense industry in the state. The commission will administer a defense industry expansion program, offering grants for economic development related to the defense industry. It will also develop strategies to promote the defense industry, encourage investment, and prepare for federal military base realignment and closure processes. The commission will establish a defense business incubator to support startup and early-stage companies.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 33–0 · Jun 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

86 Yea

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7 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 9

11:00 AM

Senate Workforce Development T./Santucci, 5th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Jun 2

11:00 AM

Senate Workforce Development T./Santucci, 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

History

Jun 10

House

Message Read

Jun 10

House

The question being, Shall the amendments be concurred in?

Jun 10

House

Concurred in Senate amendments