The Latest Legislative Information
February 16, 2021
OHIO AND MICHIGAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE SUPPORT RESOLUTION TO REOPEN LINE 5
Earlier this week, House Resolution 13 was introduced, which urges the Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, to keep the Enbridge’s Line 5 operational. Line 5 is critical to our energy infrastructure.

To read more about HR 13, click here.
SENATE PASSES BROADBAND ACCESS BILL
On February 10, the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 8. This bill creates a Broad Band Expansion Program Authority (BEPA) to review applications from potential suppliers of broadband services to underserved areas in the state of Ohio.

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TAX CONFORMITY BILL PASSES THE SENATE

Senate Bill 18 passed the Ohio Senate on February 10 by a vote of 32-0. SB 18 conforms the Ohio tax code to the internal revenue code (IRC).

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION: UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND VICTIMS OF FRAUD

The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) sent a notice out last week to urge victims of unemployment benefit fraud to act now to avoid any tax troubles.

To read more about what to do in this situation, click here.
2021-2022 Ohio Chamber Policy Priorities Emphasize Pandemic Recovery, Strengthening the Business Climate and Addressing Racial Inequities

As the 134th Ohio General Assembly begins in earnest, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce is releasing its Public Policy Priorities for 2021-2022. Our priorities build on recent, pro-growth policy successes that have resulted in Ohio now being recognized nationally as among the ten best states for businesses, while also emphasizing that more must still be done to overcome the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

While making Ohio more business-friendly and competitive, the Ohio Chamber is also partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in support of its “Equality of Opportunity Agenda.” The Public Policy Priorities include specific recommendations to address some of the race-based opportunity gaps that hold back individual and business success.

Every Ohio Chamber member and member of the Ohio General Assembly will be receiving a copy in the mail. There is also a printable .pdf on our website along with additional information relating to our policy goals. Find those materials here.
Contact Ohio Chamber Lobbyists

Keith Lake, Vice President, Government Affairs
Kevin Boehner, Director, Small Business & Workforce Policy
Kevin Shimp, Director, Labor & Legal Affairs
Tony Long, Director, Tax & Economic Policy
Stephanie Kromer, Director, Energy & Environmental Policy