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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #SB130 | Description (1/1):
To enact section 5.266 of the Revised Code to designate April as "Arab American Heritage Month."

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #SB130

SPONSOR: Nickie Antonio | Democrat

🔗: Nickie Antonio's Ballotpedia

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 NEW BILL #SB130 | STATUS: Introduced

TITLE: Designate Arab American Heritage Month

🔗: View Bill Here

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #SB129 | What It Does (3/3):
5725.98 of the Revised Code and could not be claimed for coverage provided through a program of self-insurance.

OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #SB129 | What It Does (2/3):
premiums paid by the employer during the calendar year for such a plan, up to a maximum amount equal to the tax otherwise due under section 5725.18 of the Revised Code after any other credits are applied. The credit would be claimed in the order required under section

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #SB129 | The "Need" (3/3):
outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. Additionally, this credit can help offset some of the cost of providing group health insurance coverage, making it more affordable for both employers and employees.

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #SB129 | The "Need" (2/3):
the portion of the premiums paid during the calendar year to purchase such a plan for employees who are residents. This bill is needed because it encourages employers to provide health insurance coverage to their employees, which can lead to better employee health

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #SB129 | The "Need" (1/3):
The bill aims to provide a refundable tax credit for a portion of employer group health plan premiums paid by domestic insurance companies subject to the tax imposed under Section 5725.18 of the Revised Code. The credit is calculated as one and three-tenths percent of

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #SB129 | Background (3/3):
conditions and requirements for claiming this credit, such as limiting it to residents of the state and excluding self-insured programs.

OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #SB129 | Background (2/3):
eligible employers who purchase group health benefit plans providing coverage for basic health care services to their employees can receive a credit against their Ohio income taxes, which would reduce their overall tax liability. The bill also specifies certain

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #SB129 | Background (1/3):
The bill proposes a change to Ohio's tax code that would allow for a refundable tax credit on certain employer-provided health insurance premiums paid by domestic insurance companies subject to the tax imposed under section 5725.18 of the Revised Code. This means that

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #SB129 | Description (2/2):
premiums.

OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #SB129 | Description (1/2):
To amend sections 5725.98, 5726.98, 5729.98, 5747.98, and 5751.98 and to enact sections 5725.39, 5726.62, 5727.242, 5727.301, 5729.22, 5736.51, 5747.74, and 5751.56 of the Revised Code to authorize a refundable tax credit for a portion of employer group health plan

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #SB129

SPONSOR: Kyle Koehler | Republican

🔗: Kyle Koehler's Ballotpedia

OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 NEW BILL #SB129 | STATUS: Introduced

TITLE: Authorize tax credit for employer group health plan premiums

🔗: View Bill Here

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #HB150 | What It Does (2/2):
Law Enforcement Fund. The bill makes an appropriation as well.

OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #HB150 | What It Does (1/2):
The Clock Out Kids Act would amend sections 4109.08, 4109.13, and 4109.99 of Ohio's Revised Code to require school employees to report certain minor labor law violations. It would also increase penalties for certain minor labor law violations and create the Minor Labor

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #HB150 | The "Need" (3/3):
exploitation. By requiring school employees to report any violations they witness, this bill aims to ensure that young workers are protected from such harm.

OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #HB150 | The "Need" (2/3):
for these violations and creates a fund specifically for enforcing the act. This is needed because there have been instances of young workers being exploited by employers who do not follow labor laws, which can lead to dangerous working conditions and financial

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #HB150 | The "Need" (1/3):
The Clock Out Kids Act aims to protect young workers in Ohio by requiring school employees to report any minor labor law violations they witness, such as minors working without proper identification or being paid less than minimum wage. The bill also increases penalties

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #HB150 | Background (3/3):
they suspect that the employee may be underage. Overall, this bill aims to protect children from working in dangerous or harmful environments and ensure that employers comply with Ohio's child labor laws.

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #HB150 | Background (2/3):
enforcing these laws. The bill also requires employers to keep a list of all minors employed at their establishment and make it publicly available. Additionally, the bill allows enforcement officials to require evidence that an employee is eighteen years old or older if

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #HB150 | Background (1/3):
The Clock Out Kids Act was introduced to address concerns about child labor laws in Ohio. This bill aims to ensure that school employees report any minor labor law violations they witness, increase penalties for such violations, and create a fund specifically for

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OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #HB150 | Description (2/2):
Enforcement Fund; and to make an appropriation.

OhioLegisTracking @ohiolegistrack.bsky.social · Mar 25

📜 #HB150 | Description (1/2):
To amend sections 4109.08, 4109.13, and 4109.99 of the Revised Code to enact the Clock Out Kids Act to require school employees to report certain minor labor law violations, to increase penalties for certain minor labor law violations, and to create the Minor Labor Law

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