Holmes, Ohio House Approve Historic Capital Budget Bill

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today passed Substitute House Bill 2, the state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects throughout the state. The Capital Budget will make historic invests in local community projects, announced State Rep. Adam Holmes (R-Nashport). 

Holmes secured the following capital investments that will positively impact Muskingum County and the surrounding region:

• $200,000 to renovate the Carr Center, ensuring children and adults with disabilities have access to critical resources and services; and
• $57,000 to make improvements to the Muskingum Behavioral Health facility, supporting those who are on the path to recovery from addiction and other substance use disorders.

“It is our responsibility to make Ohio the best possible home for children and families,” said Holmes. “These two important investments will support some of our most vulnerable families, friends, and neighbors.” 

In addition to these local investments, this legislation also includes statewide capital investments of:

• $600 million for the School Building Program Assistance Fund;
• $400 million for the Public Works Commission Local Public Infrastructure and State Capital Improvement Program; and
• $397.6 million for higher education projects around the state.

Substitute House Bill 2 awaits a signature from the Governor.