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House approves ban on replacement property‑tax levies, sponsors cite transparency for voters
Summary
The Ohio House passed House Bill 28, eliminating local authority to place replacement property‑tax levies on the ballot and framing the change as a transparency measure for voters. Supporters said replacement levies create hidden tax increases; opponents warned it removes a local tool and urged compromise amendments.
The Ohio House passed House Bill 28 to eliminate the authority to place replacement property‑tax levies, advancing a package sponsors described as a transparency reform for voters. The final roll call on the bill was 62 affirmative and 29 negative.
Representative Adam Matthews, prime sponsor, told the chamber HB28 ‘‘brings needed transparency to our property tax system’’ and explained the difference between renewal levies (which retain effective tax liability) and replacement levies (which reset millage and can increase taxpayer payments when assessed value rises). He said voters commonly…
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