Local Government News
House Committee Passes Legislation to Bring Transparency to Tax Levies and Prevent Unfair Property Value Challenges
COLUMBUS– The House Ways and Means Committee today passed House Bill 344, legislation to reform Ohio’s property tax system, announced bill sponsors, State Reps. Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.).House Bill 344 will promote transparency by preventing local governments from proposing replacement property tax levies which frequently result in unexpected property tax increases. The bill will preserve the ability to either renew existing levies or propose increases or new levies directly, thereby ensuring that voters have full knowledge of the proposals...
Carruthers Gives Testimony on Lassie's Law
State Rep. Sara Carruthers shared her passion for pets and the importance of closure during her testimony on House Bill 379, also known as Lassie's Law, in the House Transportation Committee. The bill aims to ensure that deceased pets found on roadways are scanned for microchip identification before disposal.Speaking in support of the legislation, Carruthers expressed her personal connection to the issue, stating, "I am an avid dog lover. I have two wonderful dogs named Ebony and Ivory, who I cannot imagine living without." She emphasized the emotional significance of...