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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio Bill Allows Voters to Reduce Unvoted Property Taxes by Petition Initiative
Last action · September 15, 2025: Referred to Ways and MeansSponsors: Gary Click and 7 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Local electors in Ohio can initiate a reduction in unvoted property tax rates within the by filing a petition signed by qualified voters equal to at least fifteen percent of the votes cast for governor in the last general election. If approved by a majority of voters, the tax reduction takes effect on the first day of January following the election.
Property owners could see lower local property tax rates if voter-led petitions successfully reduce unvoted , while local taxing authorities face new restrictions on changing those levy rates while a petition is pending.
- In Ohio, the 'ten-mill limitation' is a constitutional limit that restricts local governments from levying property taxes exceeding ten mills without voter approval. context
- The bill is introduced in the 136th General Assembly of Ohio during the 2025-2026 legislative session. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
electors
Electors gain the ability to initiate ballot questions to reduce unvoted property tax rates and vote on proposed rate increases.
taxing authority
Taxing authorities are restricted from changing levy rates while a petition is pending and must lower rates if voters approve a reduction.
county budget commission
County budget commissions are barred from reallocating mills reduced under this process unless voters approve an increase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Sep 15, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to Ways and Means
- Aug 25, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced
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Creation of Unvoted Property Tax Reduction Initiative
The bill establishes a statutory pathway for electors to reduce unvoted property taxes via initiative petition, a power previously unavailable through this specific mechanism.
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www.legislature.ohio.gov
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