OH HB292

Bill

OH HB292

Establish the Ohio Defense Commission

Introduced
05/20/2025

In Committee
02/25/2026

Crossed Over
03/04/2026

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

136th General Assembly

Bill Summary

To amend section 121.22 and to enact sections 113.052, 122.952, 122.953, and 122.954 of the Revised Code to establish the Ohio Defense and Space Commission.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Ohio Defense and Space Commission, a new body tasked with developing strategies to promote Ohio's defense and aerospace industries. The commission will administer a defense industry expansion program, manage the "Ohio defense fund" which will receive revenue from interest on certain bonds and other contributions, and study ways to foster growth in these sectors. The commission will be composed of various appointed members, including legislative representatives, and will meet monthly. The bill also amends existing law regarding public meetings, ensuring that discussions related to the commission's economic development assistance programs adhere to open meeting requirements unless specific exceptions apply. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities of grant recipients who receive funds from the Ohio defense fund, including reporting requirements and the potential for audits and repayment of misused funds.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (46)

Ty Mathews (R)*, Nick Santucci (R)*, Cindy Abrams (R), Sean Brennan (D), Karen Brownlee (D), Gary Click (R), Meredith Craig (R), Jack Daniels (R), Kellie Deeter (R), Michael Dovilla (R), Tex Fischer (R), Haraz Ghanbari (R), Derrick Hall (D), Thomas Hall (R), Mark Hiner (R), Adam Holmes (R), Jim Hoops (R), Marilyn John (R), Angie King (R), Roy Klopfenstein (R), Brian Lampton (R), Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D), Beth Lear (R), Brian Lorenz (R), Adam Mathews (R), Joe Miller (D), Kevin Miller (R), Melanie Miller (R), Johnathan Newman (R), Mike Odioso (R), Phil Plummer (R), Tracy Richardson (R), Kevin Ritter (R), Bill Roemer (R), Elgin Rogers (D), Jean Schmidt (R), Mark Sigrist (D), Jason Stephens (R), Brian Stewart (R), Cecil Thomas (D), David Thomas (R), Desiree Tims (D), Andrea White (R), Bernie Willis (R), Heidi Workman (R), Tom Young (R),

Last Action

Introduced (on 03/11/2026)

Official Document

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb292

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb292
BillText	https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb292/02_PH/pdf/
Fiscal Note - As Passed By House	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27342
Fiscal Note - As Reported By House Committee	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27324
BillText	https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb292/01_RH/pdf/
Analysis - As Reported By House Committee	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27214
Fiscal Note - As Pending in House Committee	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27180
Sub Bill Comparative Synopsis	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27119
Fiscal Note - As Pending in House Committee	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26715
Fiscal Note - As Reported By House Committee	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26716
Sub Bill Comparative Synopsis	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=26329
Analysis - As Introduced	https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=25591
BillText	https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb292/00_IN/pdf/

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