House Bill 173 - 136th General Assembly
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Committee Information
House Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | May 7, 2025 | 1st Hearing | Download Bill Text for Energy 1st Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rep. David Thomas | Ohio House of Representatives | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Rep. David Thomas |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | May 14, 2025 | 2nd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Energy 2nd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Bojko | Champion Companies | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Kim Bojko |
| Teresa Ringenbach | Nationwide Energy Partners | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Teresa Ringenbach |
| Eric Wagenbrenner | Thrive Companies | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Eric Wagenbrenner |
| Vince Squillace | Ohio Home Builders Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Vince Squillace |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | October 1, 2025 | 3rd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Energy 3rd Hearing |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | October 8, 2025 | 4th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Energy 4th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Ringenbach | Nationwide Energy Partners | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Teresa Ringenbach |
| Kim Bojko | The Champion Companies | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Kim Bojko |
| Rowland Giller | APL/CCOS | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Rowland Giller |
| Tim Williams | Ohio Manufactured Homes Association | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Tim Williams |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | October 15, 2025 | 5th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Energy 5th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela O'Brien | Ohio Consumers' Counsel | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Angela O'Brien |
| Steve Tugend | Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Steve Tugend |
| Steve Nourse | AEP Ohio | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Steve Nourse |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | October 29, 2025 | 6th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Energy 6th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Nourse | AEP Ohio | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Steve Nourse |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | November 5, 2025 | 7th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Energy 7th Hearing |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | November 12, 2025 | 8th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Energy 8th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Euton | Ohio Consumers' Counsel | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Beau Euton |
| Frank Strigari | AEP Ohio | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Frank Strigari |
| Teresa Ringenbach | Nationwide Energy Partners | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Teresa Ringenbach |
| Christopher Hollon | AES Ohio | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Christopher Hollon |
| Vince Squillace | OHBA | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Vince Squillace |
| Janine Ostrander | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Janine Ostrander |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | February 18, 2026 | 9th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Energy 9th Hearing |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | February 25, 2026 | 10th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Energy 10th Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Ringenbach | NEP, APL, OHA, & CC | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Teresa Ringenbach |
| Angela O'Brien | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Angela O'Brien |
| Frank Strigari | AEP Ohio | Opponent | Download witness testimony document for Frank Strigari |
| Christopher Wyche | Columbus City Council | Interested Party | Download witness testimony document for Christopher Wyche |
| Jessica Wilkins-Bibbs | Proponent | Download witness testimony document for Jessica Wilkins-Bibbs |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | March 4, 2026 | 11th Hearing | Download Bill Text for Energy 11th Hearing |
Senate Committees
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Utilities | May 13, 2026 | 1st Hearing | Download Bill Text for Public Utilities 1st Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Thomas | Ohio House of Representatives | Sponsor | Download Testimony for David Thomas |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Utilities | June 3, 2026 | 2nd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Public Utilities 2nd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Ringenbach | Nationwide Energy Partners | Proponent | Download Testimony for Teresa Ringenbach |
| Kimberly Bojko | The Champion Companies | Proponent | Download Testimony for Kimberly Bojko |
| Rowland "Tre" Giller | American Power & Light, Building Industry Asscoation of Central Ohio | Proponent | Download Testimony for Rowland "Tre" Giller |
| Tim Williams | Ohio Manufactured Homes Association | Proponent | Download Testimony for Tim Williams |
| Committee | Date | Status | Bill Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Utilities | June 10, 2026 | 3rd Hearing | Download Bill Text for Public Utilities 3rd Hearing |
| Witness | Organization | Testifying As | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Seryak | Ohio Manufacturers' Association | Opponent | Download Testimony for John Seryak |
| Corey Durthaler | self | Opponent | Download Testimony for Corey Durthaler |
| Donald Kennedy Jr. | Oxford Circle Development LLC | Proponent | Download Testimony for Donald Kennedy Jr. |
| Nicholas King | Preferred Living | Proponent | Download Testimony for Nicholas King |
| Brent Crawford | Crawford Hoying | Proponent | Download Testimony for Brent Crawford |
| Rob Brantman | Standard Power | Opponent | Download Testimony for Rob Brantman |
| Jason Dorsey | AES Ohio | Opponent | Download Testimony for Jason Dorsey |
| Angela O'Brien | Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel | Opponent | Download Testimony for Angela O'Brien |
| Rocco D'Ascenzo | Duke Energy Ohio | Opponent | Download Testimony for Rocco D'Ascenzo |
| Peggy Lee | Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio | Opponent | Download Testimony for Peggy Lee |
| Frank Strigari | AEP Ohio | Opponent | Download Testimony for Frank Strigari |
| Kristie Ortiz | Advocates for Basic Legal Equality's Housing and Community Economic Development Managing Attorney | Opponent | Download Testimony for Kristie Ortiz |
| Nolan Rutschilling | Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund | Opponent | Download Testimony for Nolan Rutschilling |
| Elaine Miracle | St Michael St Vincent de Paul Society conference | Interested Party | Download Testimony for Elaine Miracle |
| PJ Huff | Lifestyle Communities | Proponent | Download Testimony for PJ Huff |
| Mark | Wagenbrenner | Proponent | Download Testimony for Mark |
| Michelle Starr | Be Brown Brave LLC | Opponent | Download Testimony for Michelle Starr |
| Mike Gabrail | Crossroads Group | Opponent | Download Testimony for Mike Gabrail |
| Julia Sterkovsky | individual voter | Opponent | Download Testimony for Julia Sterkovsky |
| Anthony Cafaro | The Cafaro Company | Opponent | Download Testimony for Anthony Cafaro |
| Matthew Vincel | Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Opponent | Download Testimony for Matthew Vincel |
| Nick Milano | Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy | Opponent | Download Testimony for Nick Milano |
| Ben Webb | AARP Ohio | Opponent | Download Testimony for Ben Webb |
Primary Sponsors
Cosponsors
REPRESENTATIVES
Gary Click
Jack K. Daniels
Mark Hiner
Adam Holmes
Brian Lorenz
Adam Mathews
Josh Williams
Bernard Willis
SENATORS
Andrew O. Brenner