Tag: legislation
Meat processing bills gain steam, but labor still an issue
Lawmakers are trying to help the bottlenecked meat processing industry, but will it be enough to help packers catch up with demand?
Ohio bill creates state watershed program
Near the end of the legislative session, Dec. 17, House Bill 7 passed its final vote. As the state approaches the end of the H2Ohio program’s first year, supporters say the bill will create more infrastructure for monitoring and managing those efforts. The bill establishes a State Watershed Planning and Management Program.
Ohio state legislature passes bill to reopen county fairs
Shortly after midnight Dec. 18, the Ohio House passed Senate Bill 375, a bill that seeks to void a July 30 health order limiting fairs to junior fairs only.
Ohio advances plan for first state broadband grant program
A bill to create the Ohio’s first state grant program for broadband expansion has passed the state House of Representatives and is now waiting on Ohio Senate approval.
New eminent domain legislation is more focused
An Ohio bill aims to give landowners another avenue to fight eminent domain for recreational trails.
Congress approves legislation to add to small business relief funds
About a week after funding ran out for the Paycheck Protection Program, Congress has added more funds to support small businesses in the COVID-19 crisis.
Ohio state representative pushes for open hunting on coyotes
In response to criticism of an ODNR proposal to change coyote trapping and hunting rules, Rep. Don Jones introduced a new coyote bill in the Ohio House. The new bill would specify that there are no limitation on seasons for hunting or trapping and no permits required to take coyotes.
New House agriculture labor bill introduced
With the Farm Workforce Modernization Act still sitting in a U.S. Senate committee, House representatives introduced a new farm labor bill March 4.
Ohio state senator brings back purple paint bill
Purple paint legislation is back in Ohio. The bill would give landowners the option to use purple paint as a no trespassing notice on their properties.
Judge rules against Lake Erie Bill of Rights
A federal judge struck down the Lake Erie Bill of Rights Feb. 27, calling the bill invalid in its entirety.
