Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 540 — Require payments in lieu of taxes from certain conservation orgs

Last action — Referred to committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced October 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

To enact section 5709.122 of the Revised Code to require payments in lieu of taxes from conservation organizations with significant holdings of tax-exempt land.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

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Subjects

taxation environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 540 do?
To enact section 5709.122 of the Revised Code to require payments in lieu of taxes from conservation organizations with significant holdings of tax-exempt land.
Who sponsors HB 540?
HB 540 is sponsored by Justin Pizzulli (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 540?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced October 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 540?
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