The Ohio State Budget is Passed to the Governor!
COLUMBUS—Ohio's Conference Committee approved a two-year, $60 billion budget with a 4–2 vote, sending the budget back to the House of Representatives and Senate for final votes.
During sessions for both respective legislatures, the House finalized the budget in a 59–38 vote, and the Senate finalized the budget in a 23–10 vote.
The budget includes several provisions that reflect many of the values we've faithfully championed at the Statehouse: putting families first, protecting children, and respecting Ohio taxpayers' hard-earned dollars.
CCV Policy Director David Mahan shared:
"This budget is a tremendous win for Ohio families! Several components of our Hope and a Future Legislative Agenda were included, such as increased funding for Pregnancy Resource Centers and in-school risk-avoidance programs, critical high potency THC impact reporting, funding for responsible fatherhood programming, property tax reform, official state recognition of only two sexes, and no iGaming."
"While no budget is without its flaws, we would certainly like to thank Speaker Matt Huffman, President Rob McColley, House Finance Chair Brian Stewart, and Senate Finance Chair Jerry Cirino for working tirelessly to produce a state budget that reflects the priorities and values that matter most to Ohioans."
What's next?
With approval from the House and the Senate, the budget has now been passed on to Governor DeWine to review and sign by Monday, June 30.
During this time, the Governor can:
Sign the budget into law, making the full budget official, taking effect on July 1.
Veto parts of the bill by using a "line-item veto" to strike out specific sections without rejecting the whole budget.
Send the budget back; although rare, changes could be requested before signing.
After Governor DeWine makes a decision, the legislature has the option to override any vetoes with a 3/5 majority vote in both chambers.
