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Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
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3745-18-05 (Amendment) — Ambient and meteorological monitoring requirements.
Amendment (Original Filing) Ambient and meteorological monitoring requirements. Public hearing September 3, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-y...
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3745-18-47 (Amendment) — Jefferson county emission limits.
Amendment (Original Filing) Jefferson county emission limits. Public hearing September 3, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule review: yes.
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3745-18-11 (Amendment) — Athens county emission limits.
Amendment (Original Filing) Athens county emission limits. Public hearing September 3, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule review: yes.
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Department of Education and Workforce
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3301-3-07 (Amendment) — Performance standards.
Amendment (Original Filing) Performance standards. Public hearing September 1, 2026. Five-year rule review: yes.
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3301-3-06 (Rescission) — Responsibilities of an information technology center and a user entity.
Rescission (Original Filing) Responsibilities of an information technology center and a user entity. Public hearing September 1, 2026. Five-year rule review:...
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3301-3-02 (Rescission) — Qualifications for information technology centers and user entities.
Rescission (Original Filing) Qualifications for information technology centers and user entities. Public hearing September 1, 2026. Five-year rule review: yes.
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Department of Taxation
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5703-23-02 (Amendment) — Payment of additional horseracing tax.
Amendment (Original Filing) Payment of additional horseracing tax. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule review: yes.
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5703-23-01 (Amendment) — Filing and payment of horseracing tax.
Amendment (Original Filing) Filing and payment of horseracing tax. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule review: yes.
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5703-9-14 (Amendment) — Sales and use tax; construction contracts; exemption certificates.
Amendment (Original Filing) Sales and use tax; construction contracts; exemption certificates.
Closed
Ohio Department of Medicaid Federal Notices
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Revised Reentry Abbreviated Public Notice 7.23.26 — Notice (Ohio Department of Medicaid Federal Notices)
Notice · Document: MPN_0000-0-00_20260723.pdf
No comment deadline published
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Revised Reentry Public Notice ODM Letterhead — Notice (Ohio Department of Medicaid Federal Notices)
Notice · Document: MPN_0000-0-00_20260723_2nd.pdf
No comment deadline published
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Draft Ohio Reentry Demonstration Application — Notice (Ohio Department of Medicaid Federal Notices)
Notice · Document: Draft Ohio Reentry Demonstration Application 2nd DATE STAMP.pdf
No comment deadline published
State Board of Pharmacy — Home Medical Equipment Service Providers
OhioMedical Marijuana Control Program — Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
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3796:6-3-01 (Rescission) — Dispensary operations generally.
Rescission (Original Filing) Dispensary operations generally. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule review: yes.
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3796:6-3-07 (Rescission) — Security, control, and storage of medical marijuana at a dispensary.
Rescission (Original Filing) Security, control, and storage of medical marijuana at a dispensary. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative rev...
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3796:6-2-13 (Rescission) — Request to relocate a dispensary.
Rescission (Original Filing) Request to relocate a dispensary. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule review: yes.
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Medical Marijuana Control Program — Medical Marijuana Cultivators
OhioMedical Marijuana Control Program — Forms and Methods of Administration
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3796:8-2-01 (Rescission) — Authorized medical marijuana forms and methods of administration.
Rescission (Original Filing) Authorized medical marijuana forms and methods of administration. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review...
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3796:8-2-06 (Rescission) — Portions, dosing, and units of medical marijuana sold at a dispensary.
Rescission (Original Filing) Portions, dosing, and units of medical marijuana sold at a dispensary. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative r...
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3796:8-3-01 (Rescission) — Product identifier fee.
Rescission (Original Filing) Product identifier fee. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule review: yes.
Closed
Medical Marijuana Control Program — Patients and Caregivers
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3796:7-2-06 (Rescission) — Voluntary relinquishment of a medical marijuana registration.
Rescission (Original Filing) Voluntary relinquishment of a medical marijuana registration. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: ye...
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3796:7-2-12 (Rescission) — Suspension of access to patient information.
Rescission (Original Filing) Suspension of access to patient information. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule...
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3796:7-2-09 (Rescission) — Suspension of a patient or caregiver registration without a hearing.
Rescission (Original Filing) Suspension of a patient or caregiver registration without a hearing. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative rev...
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Medical Marijuana Control Program — Testing Laboratories
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3796:4-2-05 (Rescission) — Testing laboratory reporting.
Rescission (Original Filing) Testing laboratory reporting. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule review: yes.
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3796:4-2-03 (Rescission) — Testing laboratory sample procurement.
Rescission (Original Filing) Testing laboratory sample procurement. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule revie...
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3796:4-2-08 (Rescission) — Testing laboratory prohibited activities.
Rescission (Original Filing) Testing laboratory prohibited activities. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule re...
Closed
Ohio Department of Medicaid — Eligibility
OhioPublic Utilities Commission of Ohio — Utilities
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4901:1-13-01 (Amendment) — Definitions.
Amendment (Original Filing) Definitions. Common Sense Initiative review: yes.
Closed
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4901:1-10-29 (Amendment) — Coordination with competitive retail electric service (CRES) providers.
Amendment (Original Filing) Coordination with competitive retail electric service (CRES) providers. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule revie...
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4901:1-13-12 (Amendment) — Consumer safeguards and information.
Amendment (Original Filing) Consumer safeguards and information. Common Sense Initiative review: yes.
Closed
Medical Marijuana Control Program — General Provisions
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3796:5-6-04 (Rescission) — Variances.
Rescission (Original Filing) Variances. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule review: yes.
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3796:5-4-01 (Rescission) — Medical marijuana entity loss, theft, and emergency reporting.
Rescission (Original Filing) Medical marijuana entity loss, theft, and emergency reporting. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: y...
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3796:5-8-01 (Rescission) — Product registration.
Rescission (Original Filing) Product registration. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule review: yes.
Closed
Medical Marijuana Control Program — Processors
OhioDepartment of Development — Retention Tax Credit Program
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122:16-1-03 (Amendment) — Eligibility requirements.
Amendment (Original Filing) Eligibility requirements. Public hearing August 25, 2026. Five-year rule review: yes.
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122:16-1-01 (Amendment) — Definitions.
Amendment (Original Filing) Definitions. Public hearing August 25, 2026. Five-year rule review: yes.
Closed
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122:16-1-02 (Amendment) — Fees.
Amendment (Original Filing) Fees. Public hearing August 25, 2026. Five-year rule review: yes.
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Department of Commerce — Division of Cannabis Control
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1301:18-7-08 (New Rule) — Test sample collection generally.
New Rule (Original Filing) Test sample collection generally. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes.
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1301:18-7-10 (New Rule) — Testing laboratory limitations on in-process testing, remediation, and re-testing.
New Rule (Original Filing) Testing laboratory limitations on in-process testing, remediation, and re-testing. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense In...
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1301:18-7-02 (New Rule) — Testing Laboratory Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance.
New Rule (Original Filing) Testing Laboratory Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance. Public hearing August 24, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes.
Closed
Department of Development — Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
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122:19-1-05 (Amendment) — Amendments.
Amendment (Original Filing) Amendments. Public hearing August 25, 2026. Five-year rule review: yes.
Closed
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122:19-1-07 (Amendment) — Monitoring and reporting.
Amendment (Original Filing) Monitoring and reporting. Public hearing August 25, 2026. Five-year rule review: yes.
Closed
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122:19-1-01 (Amendment) — Definitions.
Amendment (Original Filing) Definitions. Public hearing August 25, 2026. Five-year rule review: yes.
Closed
Department of Development — Business Development Division
OhioDepartment of Development
OhioState Board of Pharmacy — Terminal Distributors of Dangerous Drugs
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4729:5-15-04 (Amendment) — Drugs approved for euthanasia.
Amendment (Original Filing) Drugs approved for euthanasia. Public hearing August 25, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule review: yes.
Closed
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4729:5-15-03 (Amendment) — Record keeping.
Amendment (Original Filing) Record keeping. Public hearing August 25, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule review: yes.
Closed
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4729:5-15-02 (Amendment) — Security and control of dangerous drugs.
Amendment (Original Filing) Security and control of dangerous drugs. Public hearing August 25, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule revi...
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Department of Public Safety — State Highway Patrol
OhioPublic Utilities Commission of Ohio — Public Utilities Commission Nominating Council
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4901:7-1-05 (Amendment) — Notices.
Amendment (Original Filing) Notices. Five-year rule review: yes.
Closed
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4901:7-1-03 (Amendment) — Notice of meetings to the public.
Amendment (Original Filing) Notice of meetings to the public. Five-year rule review: yes.
Closed
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4901:7-1-04 (Amendment) — Selection and duties of chairperson, secretary, and coordinator.
Amendment (Original Filing) Selection and duties of chairperson, secretary, and coordinator. Five-year rule review: yes.
Closed
State Medical Board
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4731-10-07 (New Rule) — Continuing medical education audits.
New Rule (Original Filing) Continuing medical education audits. Public hearing August 19, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes.
Closed
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4731-10-03 (Rescission) — CME waiver.
Rescission (Original Filing) CME waiver. Public hearing August 19, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes. Five-year rule review: yes.
Closed
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4731-8-05 (New Rule) — Confidentiality statutes.
New Rule (Original Filing) Confidentiality statutes. Public hearing August 19, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes.
Closed
State Medical Board - Radiologist Assistant Licensing
OhioDepartment of Job and Family Services — Division of Food Stamps
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5101:4-3-11 (Amendment) — Screening for exemptions from work requirements.
Amendment (Original Filing) Screening for exemptions from work requirements. Public hearing August 20, 2026.
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5101:4-3-13 (Amendment) — ABA work requirement and time-limited participation.
Amendment (Original Filing) ABA work requirement and time-limited participation. Public hearing August 20, 2026.
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Department of Commerce — Board of Building Standards: Certification Rules
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4101:7-3-04 (Amendment) — Approval process for continuing education courses.
Amendment (Original Filing) Approval process for continuing education courses. Public hearing August 14, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes.
Closed
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4101:7-3-01 (Amendment) — Residential and non-residential building department personnel certification.
Amendment (Original Filing) Residential and non-residential building department personnel certification. Public hearing August 14, 2026. Common Sense Initiat...
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4101:7-2-01 (Amendment) — Building department certification.
Amendment (Refiled Filing) Building department certification. Public hearing August 14, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes.
Closed
Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board
OhioDepartment of Job and Family Services — Division of Public Assistance
OhioDepartment of Job and Family Services — Child Support
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5101:12-50-34 (Amendment) — Passport denial and reinstatement.
Amendment (Original Filing) Passport denial and reinstatement. Public hearing August 13, 2026.
Closed
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5101:12-50-32.4 (Amendment) — Rejected submissions.
Amendment (Original Filing) Rejected submissions. Public hearing August 13, 2026.
Closed
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5101:12-40-30 (Amendment) — Central paternity registry.
Amendment (Original Filing) Central paternity registry. Public hearing August 13, 2026.
Closed
State Board of Pharmacy
OhioBureau of Workers' Compensation
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4123-6-07 (Amendment) — Services and supplies never covered.
Amendment (Original Filing) Services and supplies never covered. Public hearing August 6, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes.
Closed
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4123-18-09 (Amendment) — Vocational rehabilitation provider fee schedule.
Amendment (Original Filing) Vocational rehabilitation provider fee schedule. Public hearing August 6, 2026. Common Sense Initiative review: yes.
Closed