02/08/2024

Ohio House Votes to Pass $2 Billion Spending Bill

If enacted, the funds would aid schools, jails and infrastructure

The Ohio House of Representatives passed a $2 billion appropriations bill that will fund Ohio schools, jails, roads and bridges and community projects if it becomes law.

Of that sum, $1.65 billion would be appropriated through bonds for public school buildings, higher education facilities, local jails and local public infrastructure. The other $350 million is cash in the form of a surplus from last year's state operating budget. It will be used for community projects across Ohio.

The bill passed unanimously in the House Finance Committee Wednesday morning, but that was not the case during the House session in the afternoon. Lawmakers approved House Bill 2 by a vote of 75-19. 

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