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OLC Bill Tracker

The OLC actively tracks bills that affect Ohio’s public libraries and updates you on the legislative process every step of the way. Please direct any questions to Jay Smith, OLC’s Director of Government and Legal Services.

OLC Bill Tracker
Current status of legislation OLC is monitoring.


HB 137 - Permit tax authority to decline submitting certain levy to voters
Sponsored by Rep. Brian Lorenz (R-Powell). House Bill (HB) 137 poses a serious threat to public libraries by allowing a taxing authority to block a library from placing a property tax levy on the ballot, effectively silencing both the library and the voters.

OLC Testimony 10.29.25

OLC Testimony 10.15.25


HB 96 - State Budget Information
Recap of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 State Budget process