HB292

Establish the Ohio Defense Commission

Complete·7/7/26

Ohio HB292 establishes the Ohio Defense Commission to promote the state's defense industry.

Ohio HB292 creates the Ohio Defense Commission, which will administer a defense industry expansion program and the Ohio Defense Fund. The commission will make grants to support economic development related to the defense industry, develop strategies to promote the defense industry, and prepare the state for federal military base realignment and closure processes. The commission will also establish a defense business incubator to support startup and early-stage companies.

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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

Oct 6

Effective Appropriations effective July 7, 2026

Jul 7

Signed By The Governor

Jul 1

Sent To The Governor