A pair of Senate Republicans told colleagues they hope to bring regulatory certainty to carbon sequestration technology, which they predict would be an economic boon for the state.
Sen. Brian Chavez (R-Marietta) explained that the amendment, accepted at the request of the sponsor, gives judges more discretion when issuing Certificate of Qualification for Housing by allowing for rejection based on a preponderance of evidence rather than the current clear and convincing evidence.
Before fielding testimony, members accepted an amendment from Sen. Al Landis (R-Dover) to designate the second full week of November as "Ohio Soil Health Week."
President Joe Biden's decision to mark an annual occurrence riled Ohio Republicans over the weekend.
The annual update of the Sunshine Laws Manual comes with a new chapter this year.
A plan to ensure former prisoners have documents needed to enter the workforce could be improved with a few minor changes, a handful of proponents told a Senate panel Tuesday.
The Department of Development recently announced a $15.7 million investment backed by the Ohio Housing Trust Fund will combat homelessness throughout the state.