Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 445: Regards regional councils of govt and metropolitan planning orgs
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 445 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on September 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regards regional councils of govt and metropolitan planning orgs. Primary sponsor: Mike Dovilla (Republican), Brian Stewart (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 1, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 167.02 and 167.04 and to enact sections 713.41, 713.42, and 713.43 of the Revised Code regarding regional councils of government and metropolitan planning organizations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Dovilla | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Brian Stewart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Sarah Fowler Arthur | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Jack Daniels | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Steve Demetriou | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Sharon A. Ray | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Roemer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| David Thomas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced