SB 281 OH
Allow county comm to award a franchise for public transit system
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Summary
This bill authorizes a board of county commissioners in Ohio to award a franchise for the operation of a public transit system. The amendment to Section 306.04 of the Ohio Revised Code enables county commissioners, acting on their own behalf, to grant franchise rights for public transit operations. This allows counties to establish or expand public transportation services through franchise agreements.
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Official abstract
To amend section 306.04 of the Revised Code to authorize a board of county commissioners, on its own behalf, to award a franchise for the operation of a public transit system.
Sponsor (1)
- Kristina D. Roegner Republican · primary
Action history (6)
- Oct 7, 2025 Introduced · upper
- Oct 8, 2025 Referred to committee · upper
- May 19, 2026 Reported - Substitute · upper
- May 20, 2026 Passed · upper
- May 26, 2026 Introduced · lower
- May 27, 2026 Referred to committee · lower
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