Legislation to restrict foreign ownership of Ohio land will protect American values, members of a House panel were told Tuesday.
Tony Long, general counsel for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, said while at first glance the measure may not seem like a bill that would be important to the business community, it could help reduce tax-related complexity for some firms.
Testimony on the House's examination to streamline state licensure featured a joking apology from the senator whose own legislation mandated that review.
Even the motion to adjourn caused consternation at an atypically testy House meeting on Wednesday.
A House GOP plan aimed at easing occupational regulations exited committee after seeing a few changes Tuesday.
The House State & Local Government Committee on Tuesday nixed a $200 fee reduction for operators of inflatable amusement rides after the Department of Agriculture said the change would cut annual revenues by $500,000 and force layoffs.