Ohio lawmakers wrapped up the legislative year by passing a multitude of bills in a flurry of last-minute activity. Amendments and additions to existing legislation saw a range of issues addressed, from funding for local projects to statewide policy changes.
Ohio lawmakers worked late into the night on the last day of the legislative session, passing a range of bills before going on recess. One notable bill, House Bill 54 , originally focused on naming a highway after a local figure but was amended to include various other provisions, such as funding for a special bond election and drought relief for farmers.
Another major bill, House Bill 315, started as a simple township law change but was expanded to a 441-page amendment encompassing about 25 different bills, covering topics like medical free speech, tax credits for coal burners, and coverage of hearing aids for children. A last-minute attempt by House Republicans to pass pay raises for themselves and other elected officials failed to gain support in the Senate. Meanwhile, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport anticipates a surge in travelers over the next few weeks
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