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Council reviews state bills that could affect municipal tax credits and tenant utility practices
Summary
Council members reviewed two state bills: HB 503 (could require voter approval for changes to municipal tax reciprocity credits) and HB 92 (proposed changes to handling unpaid tenant utility bills that may restrict service disconnection practices), and discussed local policy implications.
Council reviewed two pieces of pending Ohio legislation with potential local impacts. The council noted HB 503 has passed the Ohio House and is awaiting action in the Senate; if enacted, it could require voter approval for changes to municipal tax reciprocity credits. Councilors discussed potential implications for local tax policies.
On HB 92—currently in Senate committee with multiple hearings and substitute language—staff noted recent drafts could prevent municipalities from disallowing service for new owners or future tenants when a prior tenant left unpaid utility bills. The potential change would likely prompt the village to consider raising security deposits and updating its water ordinance and shutoff procedures if the bill becomes law.
