SB281

Allow county comm to award a franchise for public transit system

Chamber Passed·5/20/26

Ohio SB281 allows county boards of commissioners to award franchises for public transit systems.

Ohio SB281 amends the state's Revised Code to allow county boards of commissioners to award franchises for public transit systems. The bill outlines the terms and conditions for such franchises, including the duration, rights, and obligations of the franchisee. It also specifies the powers of the board of county commissioners, such as acquiring and operating real estate and personal property, entering into contracts, and employing personnel.

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  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 30–0 · May 20
Current
Transportation Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 13

11:30 AM

Senate Rules and Reference 3rd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Feb 10

4:00 PM

Senate Local Government 2nd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party

History

May 27

House

Referred to committee: Transportation

May 26

House

Introduced

May 20

Senate

Passed