Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 2 — Establish the Child Care Cred 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 January 23, 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.

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Summary

To enact section 5180.41 of the Revised Code to establish the Child Care Cred Program and to make an appropriation.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill HB 2, references indicating it was reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee have been replaced with new references showing it was re-referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee. This change is significant because it reflects a shift in the legislative process, potentially altering which committee will be responsible for further discussions and decisions on the bill. This could impact the bill’s focus and the elements that are considered going forward.

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As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee 136th General Assembly Regular Session Sub.
2 Page 2 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee family's income shall not exceed four hundred per cent of the 20 federal poverty line and the employee shall reside in this state 21 and have been selected for participation by the employee's 22 employer.
2 Page 2 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee family's income shall not exceed four hundred per cent of the 20 federal poverty line and the employee shall reside in this state 21 and have been selected for participation by the employee's 22 employer.
2 Page 3 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee agree to contribute some or all of an employee's share of child 49 care costs.
2 Page 3 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee agree to contribute some or all of an employee's share of child 49 care costs.
2 Page 4 As Reported by the House Children and Human Services Committee and those in the second column are for fiscal year 2027.
2 Page 4 As Re-Referred by the House Rules and Reference Committee and those in the second column are for fiscal year 2027.
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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 · 1 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 12 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8100
Democratic 4000
Total 12100
% of votes cast 92%8%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 Yea
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

healthcare labor education health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2 do?
To enact section 5180.41 of the Revised Code to establish the Child Care Cred Program and to make an appropriation.
Who sponsors HB 2?
HB 2 is sponsored by Mark Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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