Bill > HB184

This bill is a comprehensive appropriations and budget bill that makes various financial allocations and modifications across multiple state departments and programs for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Here is a summary of its key provisions: This bill provides detailed budget appropriations for various state agencies and departments, with significant allocations including: 1. Transportation Pilot Programs: The bill establishes two educational service center transportation pilot programs, allowing selected service centers to provide student transportation services in lieu of resident school districts. One service center may even provide transportation to students' workplace learning experiences. 2. Strategic Community Investments: The bill allocates $17,800,000 to the One Time Strategic Community Investments Fund, which will provide grants for numerous local projects across Ohio, ranging from infrastructure improvements to community center renovations. 3. Fire Department Grants: The bill provides funding for fire department grants, including up to $4,000,000 for MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio Communication System) Grants and $8,000,000 for grants to small county volunteer fire departments. 4. State Agency Funding: The bill includes budget allocations for various state departments like the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Commerce, and Department of Administrative Services, with specific line items for different operational needs. 5. Cash Transfers: The bill mandates several cash transfers between different state funds, such as transferring $40,000,000 to the State Post-Traumatic Stress Fund and $110,000 to the Access to Justice Unclaimed Funds Fund. The bill covers a wide range of state operations and provides financial support for numerous local and statewide initiatives, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to state budgeting and resource allocation.

Budget and Finance, Education, Justice

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb184