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by Nicole Piscitani, deputy director of legislative services • June 23, 2025

OSBA remains committed to ensuring that every student in Ohio has access to a high-quality education. That’s why I recently testified before the House Ways and Means Committee in opposition to House Bill (HB) 335 — legislation that, if passed, would have a devastating impact on public school students across the state. A summary of that testimony is below.

This bill threatens to take nearly $2 billion in funding away from school districts by eliminating inside millage, a key piece of Ohio’s…

by Nicole Piscitani • Feb. 22, 2025

For the past three years, home valuations have been historically high, resulting in homeowners paying higher property taxes. The Ohio General Assembly is set to address this issue through multiple property tax bills. It is likely that at least one property tax bill will pass during the next six months.

The homestead exemption is a reduction program that the legislature can use to address property taxes for certain individuals. Ohio’s constitution allows the legislature to give a property tax credit to homeowners 65 years of age or…

by Nicole Piscitani • April 26, 2024

The Joint Committee on Property Tax Review and Reform reconvened to learn the complexities of school funding. The panel of legislators heard invited testimony from Michael Sobul, a retired research administrator with the Ohio Department of Taxation and former treasurer for the Granville EV School District. Sobul provided historical knowledge and a detailed explanation of the portions of the Ohio Constitution that govern property tax laws and, in particular, the funding that school districts receive through inside and…

by Nicole Piscitani • Jan. 25, 2024

The Ohio Joint Committee on Property Tax Review and Reform held its second meeting and focused the discussion by inviting the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals and four auditors from the County Auditors' Association of Ohio (CCAO). The county auditors who participated in the discussion were:

• Andrea Weaver, Union County auditor
• Jill Davidson, Athens County auditor
• Ronald O'Leary, Cuyahoga County Board of Revision administrator
• Michael Stinziano…

by Nicole Piscitani • Jan. 11, 2024

The Joint Committee on Property Tax Review and Reform held its inaugural meeting on Jan. 10. The committee is made up of 10 legislators, appointed by House and Senate leadership. Those members are:

• Sen. Louis W. Blessing III (R-Colerain Township), co-chair
• Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield), co-chair
• Sen. George F. Lang (R-West Chester)
• Sen. Sandra O’Brien (R-Ashtabula)
• Sen. Hearcel F. Craig (D- Columbus)
• Sen. Bill DeMora (D-Columbus)
• Rep. Tracy M. Richardson (R-Marysville)…