Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 645: Require the use of zero-based budgeting every ten years
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
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Plain-language summary
HB 645 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Require the use of zero-based budgeting every ten years. Primary sponsor: Mike Dovilla (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 30, 2026): 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 107.03, 126.02, 126.13, and 126.27 and to enact section 126.025 of the Revised Code to require the use of zero-based budgeting in the development of the state budget every ten years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Dovilla | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Adam Bird | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Thomas Hall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Bill Roemer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Jean Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Josh Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Bernie Willis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
“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
- Passed
- Reported - Substitute
- Referred to committee
- Introduced