Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 41 — Establish certain child care grant programs

Last action — Reported - Re-referred to Finance

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Stalled 12% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Summary

To establish certain child care grant programs, including those related to child care capacity and learning labs, and to make an appropriation.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 41 was updated by removing phrases that referred to its previous reporting by the House Children and Human Services Committee. Instead, it now includes references to its current status after being evaluated by the House Rules and Reference Committee. This change is important because it reflects the bill's progression through the legislative process and clarifies where it stands currently.

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As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session H.
As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session H.
41 Page 2 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee C GRF 830412 Child Care Grants $10,250,000 $10,250,000 D TOTAL GRF General Revenue Fund $10,250,000 $10,250,000 E TOTAL ALL BUDGET FUND GROUPS $10,250,000 $10,250,000 CHILD CARE GRANTS 13 (A) Of the foregoing appropriation item 830412, Child Care 14 Grants, $10,000,000 in each fiscal year shall be used by the 15 Department of Children and Youth to administer, in consultation 16 with the Department of Development and JobsOhio, a grant program 17 to assist employers in retrofitting or equipping their onsite or 18 near-site child care facilities, in building new child care 19 facilities, or in partnering with child care providers, 20 government entities, nonprofit organizations, or others on 21 initiatives to create child care capacity within their 22 communities to support the workforce.
41 Page 2 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee C GRF 830412 Child Care Grants $10,250,000 $10,250,000 D TOTAL GRF General Revenue Fund $10,250,000 $10,250,000 E TOTAL ALL BUDGET FUND GROUPS $10,250,000 $10,250,000 CHILD CARE GRANTS 13 (A) Of the foregoing appropriation item 830412, Child Care 14 Grants, $10,000,000 in each fiscal year shall be used by the 15 Department of Children and Youth to administer, in consultation 16 with the Department of Development and JobsOhio, a grant program 17 to assist employers in retrofitting or equipping their onsite or 18 near-site child care facilities, in building new child care 19 facilities, or in partnering with child care providers, 20 government entities, nonprofit organizations, or others on 21 initiatives to create child care capacity within their 22 communities to support the workforce.
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41 Page 4 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee and members of the General Assembly.
41 Page 4 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee and members of the General Assembly.
41 Page 5 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee limited to, all of the following topics:
41 Page 5 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee limited to, all of the following topics:
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  1. As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Reported

Failed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democratic 4000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
C. Allison Russo Democratic Yea
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Yea
Dontavius L. Jarrells Democratic Yea
Michele Grim Democratic Yea
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Matt Huffman Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea
Steve Demetriou Republican Yea

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Reported

Failed 11 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7200
Democratic 4000
Total 11200
% of votes cast 85%15%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Crystal Lett Democratic Yea
Darnell T. Brewer Democratic Yea
Karen Brownlee Democratic Yea
Andrea White Republican Yea
Gary Click Republican Nay
Jodi Salvo Republican Yea
Kellie Deeter Republican Yea
Melanie Miller Republican Yea
Mike Odioso Republican Yea
Sarah Fowler Arthur Republican Nay
Sharon A. Ray Republican Yea
Tracy M. Richardson Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 41 do?
To establish certain child care grant programs, including those related to child care capacity and learning labs, and to make an appropriation.
Who sponsors HB 41?
HB 41 is sponsored by Andrea White (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 41?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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