Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
JCAR refers Department of Aging rule on AAA commercial relationships to business-review office
Summary
JCAR voted unanimously to refer a proposed Department of Aging rule (OAC 173-2-08) governing area agencies on aging commercial relationships to the Common Sense Initiative office after testimony from aging network groups raising business‑impact concerns and a department response citing federal requirements.
The Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review on Nov. 17 voted to send a Department of Aging rule that governs how area agencies on aging (AAAs) form commercial relationships with private entities to the Common Sense Initiative (CSI) office for a business‑impact review.
Representative Stephanie Matthews moved the referral after testimony from the Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (O4A) and the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio, and the motion passed by roll call (10 yes). The rule under review is OAC 173‑2‑08, which specifies how AAAs must document and seek approval for commercial partnerships.
Supporters of the referral said the rule would expand administrative burden and risk chilling partnerships that extend services to older Ohioans. "As written, the rule would expand bureaucracy, delay partnerships, and discourage innovation that helps older Ohioans access…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
