House Passes Township Omnibus Legislation, Hall Highlights Legislative Accomplishments
COLUMBUS—Ohio House of Representatives yesterday passed House Bill 315, the Township Omnibus Bill, announced bill sponsor, State Rep. Thomas Hall (R- Madison Twp.). Hall is sponsoring the legislation alongside State Rep. Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati).
A few highlights of the bill are as follows:
- Grants townships the authority to establish Township Preservation Commissions in order to participate in the Certified Local
- Government program and become eligible for federal grants;
- Provides $1.5 million per fiscal year to townships looking to modernize their zoning regulations and processes; and
- Creates a township license plate to better identify township vehicles.
“The goal of this legislation is to assist and aide our local townships,” said Hall. “As a former township trustee, I hope to always uplift our local townships.”
House Bill 315 now heads to the Ohio Senate for a vote.
As the State Legislature begins summer recess, Hall also highlighted his bills that have passed out of the Ohio House so far, this General Assembly:
- House Bill 22: Establish a Stroke Registry in Ohio
- House Bill 57: Index the Homestead Exemption to Inflation
- House Bill 66: Establish a Bad Debt Refund for Wholesalers
- House Bill 74: Update State Technology Infrastructure
- House Bill 76: Innovate the Ohio Revised Code
- House Bill 187: Ohio Homeowners Relief Act
- House Bill 265: Exempt Certain Information about First Responders from Disclosure under Public Records Law
- House Bill 303: Establish Process to Add and Revise EMS Training Subjects
“It is an honor to have had the opportunity to spearhead a number of important pieces of legislation so far this General Assembly,” said Hall. “I look forward to continuing to fight for my constituents and finish this year strong!”