Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 159 — Create the manufacturing technologies assistance grant program

Last action — Reported - Re-referred to Finance

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 2 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Summary

To enact section 122.162 of the Revised Code to create the manufacturing technologies assistance grant program and to make an appropriation.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill HB 159 was updated to reflect a change in the committee it was referred to, switching from the House Technology and Innovation Committee to the House Rules and Reference Committee. This change matters because it indicates a shift in focus or priority for the bill's discussions and potential amendments, which could impact its future progress and the issues it addresses.

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As Reported by the House Technology and Innovation Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Am.
As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Am.
159 Page 2 As Reported by the House Technology and Innovation Committee least three years before the application date;
159 Page 2 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee least three years before the application date;
159 Page 3 As Reported by the House Technology and Innovation Committee robotics, hardware, software, and equipment, and training 47 expenses associated with any of the foregoing.
159 Page 3 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee robotics, hardware, software, and equipment, and training 47 expenses associated with any of the foregoing.
159 Page 4 As Reported by the House Technology and Innovation Committee eligible manufacturer shall obtain an assessment of the proposed 74 eligible project from the Ohio manufacturing extension 75 partnership under the department of development.
159 Page 4 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee eligible manufacturer shall obtain an assessment of the proposed 74 eligible project from the Ohio manufacturing extension 75 partnership under the department of development.
159 Page 5 As Reported by the House Technology and Innovation Committee project;
159 Page 5 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee project;
159 Page 6 As Reported by the House Technology and Innovation Committee date of this section.
159 Page 6 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee date of this section.
159 Page 7 As Reported by the House Technology and Innovation Committee which grant funds were used.
159 Page 7 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee which grant funds were used.
159 Page 8 As Reported by the House Technology and Innovation Committee a portion of the grant funds received.
159 Page 8 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee a portion of the grant funds received.
159 Page 9 As Reported by the House Technology and Innovation Committee repayment collected under division (D) or (E) of this section.
159 Page 9 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee repayment collected under division (D) or (E) of this section.
159 Page 10 As Reported by the House Technology and Innovation Committee On the effective date of this section, or as soon as 235 possible thereafter, the Director of Budget and Management shall 236 transfer $24,000,000 cash from the General Revenue Fund to the 237 Manufacturing Technologies Assistance Fund (Fund 5BF1).
159 Page 10 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee On the effective date of this section, or as soon as 235 possible thereafter, the Director of Budget and Management shall 236 transfer $24,000,000 cash from the General Revenue Fund to the 237 Manufacturing Technologies Assistance Fund (Fund 5BF1).
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Action History

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

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (132)

132 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

House — Re-referred

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 4000
Republican 7000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Yea
Christine Cockley Democratic Yea
Erika White Democratic Yea
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Melanie Miller Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea
Steve Demetriou Republican Yea
Thaddeus J. Claggett Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea

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Reported

Failed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democratic 3000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Beryl Brown Piccolantonio Democratic Yea
Dani Isaacsohn Democratic Yea
Desiree Tims Democratic Yea
Adam C. Bird Republican Yea
Gayle Manning Republican Yea
Josh Williams Republican Yea
Marilyn John Republican Yea
Matt Huffman Republican Yea
Nick Santucci Republican Yea
Phil Plummer Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea

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Reported

Failed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democratic 4000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Ashley Bryant Bailey Democratic Yea
Christine Cockley Democratic Yea
Erika White Democratic Yea
Ismail Mohamed Democratic Yea
Adam Holmes Republican Yea
Heidi Workman Republican Yea
Melanie Miller Republican Yea
Riordan T. McClain Republican Yea
Steve Demetriou Republican Yea
Thaddeus J. Claggett Republican Yea
Ty D. Mathews Republican Yea

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Subjects

labor technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 159 do?
To enact section 122.162 of the Revised Code to create the manufacturing technologies assistance grant program and to make an appropriation.
Who sponsors HB 159?
HB 159 is sponsored by Nick Santucci (Republican) and Steve Demetriou (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 159?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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