Ohio Chamber of Commerce - Legislative Update

128th General Assembly | Issue 27 | October 16, 2009

REGULATORY REFORM MEASURE CLEARS HOUSE PANEL

Ohio businesses are one step closer to an improved regulatory climate after a House committee this week voted unanimously to approve HB 230.

RULING PROTECTS ENVIRONMENTAL APPEALS PROCESS

A recent court decision has put on hold a new state law that resulted in hundreds of appealed environmental permits getting only the most cursory review before receiving a ruling.

BILL BENEFITS CERTAIN WORKING FAMILIES

Ohio lawmakers are considering a bill that would benefit parents who are under court-ordered parenting agreements over those who are not.

Rep. Linda Bolon (Columbiana) was selected, this week, to join the House Democrats’ leadership team as Assistant Majority Whip. Her move to the leadership team follows Rep. Jennifer Garrison’s (Marietta) decision to resign as Majority Floor Leader to focus on her campaign for Secretary of State. As a result, Rep. Tracy Heard (Columbus) moved up to Majority Floor Leader and Rep. Allan Sayre (Dover) became Assistant Majority Floor Leader. All other members of the leadership team retained their positions.

Rep. Bolon was also appointed chair of the House Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee.

Senate Insurance Commerce & Labor Committee

Tuesday, October 20

4:00 p.m.

Statehouse South Hearing Room

Testimony from BWC Administrator Marsha Ryan

House HealthCare Access & Affordability Committee

Thursday, October 22

4:00 p.m.

Statehouse, Room 121

Presentation by Bill Hayes, Health Policy Institute of Ohio

Ohio Chamber Tax Committee

Thursday, November 5

10:00 a.m.

Ohio Chamber Headquarters

Linda Woggon - Vice President, Governmental Affairs
Dan Navin - Assistant Vice President, Tax and Economic Policy
Carrie Haughawout - Director, Ohio Small Business Council
Jennifer Klein - Director, Energy and Environmental Policy
Chris Brock - Grassroots Coordinator
Sherry Heffner - Governmental Affairs Assistant
Tami Ball - Administrative Assistant