Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 98 — Establish the Community Connectors Workforce Program

Last action — Reported - Re-referred to Finance

  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 February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 12% · moderate confidence

  • 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.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

To enact section 3301.25 of the Revised Code to establish the Community Connectors Workforce Program and to make an appropriation.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 98 includes changes to the committee references, specifically replacing "As Reported by the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee" with "As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee." This change likely reflects a procedural move in the legislative process, indicating that the bill is being reviewed by a different committee, which can influence its final shape and approval. This matters because it can affect how the bill is discussed, modified, and ultimately voted on, potentially impacting the interests and opinions of stakeholders involved.

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As Reported by the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
98 Page 2 As Reported by the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee of section 3313.843 of the Revised Code.
98 Page 2 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee of section 3313.843 of the Revised Code.
98 Page 3 As Reported by the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee civility, and ethics.
98 Page 3 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee civility, and ethics.
98 Page 4 As Reported by the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee 2 3 4 5 A EDU DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE B General Revenue Fund C GRF 200556 Community Connectors $8,000,000 $8,000,000 Workforce Program D TOTAL GRF General Revenue Fund $8,000,000 $8,000,000 E TOTAL ALL BUDGET FUND GROUPS $8,000,000 $8,000,000 COMMUNITY CONNECTORS 77 The foregoing appropriation item 200556, Community 78 Connectors Workforce Program, shall be used for the Community 79 Connectors Workforce Program created in section 3301.25 of the 80 Revised Code.
98 Page 4 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee 2 3 4 5 A EDU DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE B General Revenue Fund C GRF 200556 Community Connectors $8,000,000 $8,000,000 Workforce Program D TOTAL GRF General Revenue Fund $8,000,000 $8,000,000 E TOTAL ALL BUDGET FUND GROUPS $8,000,000 $8,000,000 COMMUNITY CONNECTORS 77 The foregoing appropriation item 200556, Community 78 Connectors Workforce Program, shall be used for the Community 79 Connectors Workforce Program created in section 3301.25 of the 80 Revised Code.
98 Page 5 As Reported by the House Workforce and Higher Education Committee appropriation accounts shall be maintained.
98 Page 5 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee appropriation accounts shall be maintained.
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Action History

  1. As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (133)

133 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

House — Re-referred

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 3000
Republican 9000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Munira Abdullahi Democratic Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Michael D. Dovilla Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Tom Young Republican Yea
Tracy M. Richardson Republican Yea

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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 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Democratic 3000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Munira Abdullahi Democratic Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Kevin Ritter Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Michael D. Dovilla Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Tom Young Republican Yea
Tracy M. Richardson Republican Yea

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Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 98 do?
To enact section 3301.25 of the Revised Code to establish the Community Connectors Workforce Program and to make an appropriation.
Who sponsors HB 98?
HB 98 is sponsored by Nick Santucci (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 98?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 98?
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