Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 81 — Authorize a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes

Last action — Referred to committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

To amend sections 323.152, 323.153, 323.156, 323.158, 4503.06, 4503.066, 4503.067, 4503.069, and 4503.0610 and to enact section 4503.0612 of the Revised Code to authorize a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

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Subjects

taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 81 do?
To amend sections 323.152, 323.153, 323.156, 323.158, 4503.06, 4503.066, 4503.067, 4503.069, and 4503.0610 and to enact section 4503.0612 of the Revised Code to authorize a property tax freeze for certain owner-occupied homes.
Who sponsors SB 81?
SB 81 is sponsored by Thomas F. Patton (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 81?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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