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Johnson, Ohio House Approve Historic Capital Budget

June 26, 2024
Mark Johnson News

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, announced State Rep. Mark Johnson (R-Chillicothe). 

Specifically, Veterans Administration Memorial Stadium, home of the Chillicothe Paints, will receive $500,000 in capital funding to replace the existing 17-year-old turf field with new and restore outfield wall and seating.

“I will always work to bring funding back to communities in the 92nd House District,” said Johnson. “These projects will rejuvenate the historic V.A. Memorial Stadium and support our ongoing efforts to bring more workforce opportunities and healthcare accessibility to our area.”

Johnson also secured one-time funding from the Strategic Community Investment Fund that will directly serve the 92nd House District and the surrounding communities, including:  

  • $500,000 to expand the Perry County Community Access and Workforce Training Center, increasing accessibility to healthcare and job training; and
  • $5 million to construct the Hopewell Regional Visitor Center, promoting Ohio’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

“While everything I advocated for did not make it into the final version of the Capital Budget, I will continue my work to support our businesses and communities,” added Johnson.

In addition to these local investments, this legislation also includes additional 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.

The Strategic Community Investment Fund was established in the state’s main operating budget passed last year. Due to conservative fiscal stewardship, the Ohio House was able to invest these funds in projects that will move Ohio forward in addition to the traditional capital budget.

Substitute House Bill 2 now heads to the Ohio Governor for a signature.