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Ohio lowers tangible personal property tax assessment rate for pipe-line companies to 25 per cent starting in tax year 2025

Original title: Reduce tangible personal property tax for pipe-line companies

Last action · February 26, 2025: Referred to Public UtilitiesSponsor: George Lang

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What This Bill Would Do

Senate Bill 116 lowers the for pipe-line companies from eighty-eight per cent to twenty-five per cent starting in tax year 2025 by amending section 5727.111 of the Revised Code.

Why it matters

Pipe-line companies operating in Ohio will experience a significant reduction in their property tax assessment base, which alters local tax revenues where pipeline infrastructure is sited.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

pipe-line companies

Their tangible personal property tax assessment rate is reduced from eighty-eight per cent to twenty-five per cent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate Bill 116 change for pipe-line companies?
It reduces their from eighty-eight per cent to twenty-five per cent.
When do these tax assessment changes take effect?
The changes apply to tax year 2025 and every tax year thereafter.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Feb 26, 2025SenateCommittee
    Referred to Public Utilities
  2. Feb 25, 2025SenateIntroduced
    Introduced

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Connected Entities

George Lang, Revised Code
PersonGeorge Lang“Senator representing District 4”Map →
OrganizationRevised Code“State statutory code being amended”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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