HB645

Ohio HB645 mandates zero-based budgeting for state budget submissions every ten years.

Ohio HB645 requires the use of zero-based budgeting principles in state budget submissions every ten years. Zero-based budgeting is a method that starts the budget at zero and justifies all requested expenditures. Starting with the general assembly convening in 2027, the governor's budget submissions must incorporate these principles. The director of budget and management is tasked with preparing and submitting the required budget estimates based on zero-based budgeting. This bill affects the state budget process and the agencies involved in preparing budget estimates.