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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 107.03, 126.02, 126.13, and 126.27 and to enact section 126.025 of the Revised Code to require the use of zero-based budgeting in the development of the state budget every ten years.
AI Summary
This bill mandates the use of zero-based budgeting, a method where all proposed spending must be justified from scratch rather than based on previous budgets, for the state of Ohio every ten years, starting with the general assembly convening in 2027. This requirement will apply to the development of the state budget, meaning that the Governor and the Director of Budget and Management will need to prepare and submit budget estimates based on zero-based budgeting principles, and state agencies will be required to prepare their own budget requests using this method. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws regarding budget submissions and performance reviews to reflect this new requirement.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to committee: Finance (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb645 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/hb645/00_IN/pdf/ |
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