MRR Ohio Legislation Updates: August 20 – September 16, 2015
Notes from the House of Representatives:
- H.B. 304 was introduced to repeal O.R.C. §743.50 to eliminate the law authorizing the maintenance of buffers around municipal water reservoirs by contiguous property owners. (Introduced 8-25-15)
- H.B. 311 was introduced to enact O.R.C. § 3305.063 to base the percentage of an employee’s salary that must be contributed to the State Teachers Retirement System on the average percentage used to reduce the Retirement System’s unfunded actuarial accrued pensions liabilities, the purpose being to mitigate the effect of an employer’s participation in an alternative retirement program. (Introduced 8-31-15)
- H.B. 330 was introduced to amend O.R.C. § 4117.08 and enact several new sections of the revised code to require an individual or entity to obtain an equal pay certificate when submitting a bid for a state contract or applying for a grant from a state agency. It would also require state agencies and political subdivisions to establish a job evaluation system to identify and eliminate sex-based wage disparities and prohibit an employer from retaliating against an employee who discusses their salary or wage rate with another employee. (Introduced 9-14-15)
- H.B. 333 was introduced to amend O.R.C. § 5575.01 to increase the monetary threshold above which competitive bidding is required for township road, construction, repair or maintenance projects. It would also increase the monetary threshold above which a force assessment is required for a township road project. (Introduced 9-16-15)
- H.B. 279 was referred to the committee on Government Accountability and Oversight. H.B. 279 would make county humane societies political subdivisions, with approval of appointments of agents needed by the county commissioners, instead of the probate judge. (Referred to committee on 9-16-15)
Notes from the Senate:
- S.J.R. No. 3 was referred to the Committee on Rules and References. S.J.R. No. 3 would enact section 2t of Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to permit issuance of general obligation bonds to fund sewer and water capital improvements. (Referred to committee 8-31-15)
- S.B. No. 210 was introduced to amend O.R.C. § 5575.01 to increase the monetary threshold above which competitive bidding is required for township road, construction, repair or maintenance projects. It would also increase the monetary threshold above which a force assessment is required for a township road project. (Introduced on 9-14-15)
For questions or more information on MRR’s Ohio Legislation Updates, contact:
Stacy V. Pollock – MRR Columbus
Phone: 614.324.0163
Email: spollock@mrrlaw.com