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H.B. 522 - Institutional Funds
Sponsored by Representative Jim McGregor (R-Gahanna)

For the purpose of adopting the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act by revising the Ohio Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act.
Chronology
April 2, 2008 Introduced in the House
April 8, 2008 Referred to Civil & Commercial Law Committee
May 7, 2008 Reported out of committee

Bill analysis from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission
As introduced

H.B. 513 - Bingo Licenses
Sponsored by Representative Matt Huffman (R-Lima)

Designates a community development corporation organization as a charitable organization eligible to be issued a bingo license.
Chronology
March 25, 2008 Introduced in the House
March 31, 2008 Referred to State Government & Elections Committee

H.B. 396 - Charitable Organizations
Sponsored by Representative Jay Hottinger (R-Newark)

Generally authorizes a board of county commissioners to appropriate funds to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations that serve a community purpose.
Chronology
November 20, 2007 Introduced in the House
December 3, 2007 Referred to Ways and Means Committee
February 6, 2008 Reported out of committee

Bill analysis from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission
As introduced

H.B. 324 - Club Fees Exemption
Sponsored by Representative Ross McGregor (R-Springfield)

Exempts physical fitness facility and recreation and sports club membership fees from the sales tax if the facility or club is owned or controlled by a nonprofit, income tax-exempt organization operated for religious or charitable purposes.
Chronology
September 25, 2007 Introduced in the House
October 3, 2007 Referred to Finance & Appropriations Committee

H.B. 160 - Limited Liability Company
Sponsored by Representative Danny Bubp (R-West Union)

Clarifies and modifies the law relating to disclaimers under the Ohio Trust Code, provides that a limited liability company may be a nonprofit entity, and makes changes regarding certain tax exemptions.
Chronology
April 17, 2007 Introduced in the House
April 25, 2007 Referred to Civil and Commercial Law Committee
May 23, 2007 Reported out of committee
June 13, 2007 Passed in House 98-0
June 19, 2007 Moved to Senate and referred to Judiciary-Civil Justice Committee
January 23, 2008 Reported out of committee
January 30, 2008 Passed in Senate 32-0
March 11, 2008 House concurs in Senate amendments
March 21, 2008 Signed by Governor; effective in 90 days

Bill analysis from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission
As reported by Senate Judiciary-Civil Justice Committee

H.B. 123 - Conservancy Districts
Sponsored by Representative Thom Collier (R-Mt. Vernon)

Prohibits the levying of an assessment by the board of directors of a conservancy district on land that is owned by a church within the district unless the governing authority of the church requests that the church's land be subject to the assessment.
Chronology
March 22, 2007 Introduced in the House
March 27, 2007 Referred to Economic Development & Environment Committee

Bill analysis from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission
As introduced

H.B. 115 - Charitable Gaming
Sponsored by Representative Brian Williams (D-Akron)

Allows a charitable organization to conduct games of chance and raffles three times per year at certain food service facilities.
Chronology
March 20, 2007 Introduced in the House
March 21, 2007 Referred to State Government & Elections Committee

H.B. 113 - Reentry Services
Sponsored by Representative John White (R-Kettering)

Allows representatives of faith-based and other community organizations to provide reentry services to persons in the custody of the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction or the Department of Youth Services.
Chronology
March 20, 2007 Introduced in the House
March 21, 2007 Referred to Criminal Justice Committee
May 24, 2007 Reported out of committee
June 13, 2007 Passed in House 98-0
June 19, 2007 Moved to Senate and referred to Judiciary-Criminal Justice Committee
March 12, 2008 Passed in Senate 33-0
March 25, 2008 Signed by Governor; effective in 90 days

Bill analysis from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission
As reported by Senate Judiciary-Criminal Justice Committee

H.B. 89 - Charitable Donations
Sponsored by Representative Bill Coley (R-Liberty Township)

Provides persons who donate consumer goods to a charitable agency with qualified immunity from civil liability for harm that allegedly arises because the consumer goods are not fit for use and establishes a qualified immunity from civil liability for certain charitable agencies that distribute perishable food or consumer goods free of charge to individuals in need.
Chronology
March 6, 2007 Introduced in the House
March 12, 2007 Referred to Judiciary Committee
May 9, 2007 Reported out of committee
May 22, 2007 Passed in House 90-6
May 23, 2007 Moved to Senate and referred to Judiciary-Civil Justice Committee
June 19, 2007 Reported out of committee
June 26, 2007 Passed in Senate 32-1
July 19, 2007 Signed by the Governor; effective October 1, 2007

Bill analysis from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission
As reported by Senate Judiciary-Civil Justice Committee

H.B. 49 - Bingo Licenses
Sponsored by Representative Bob Gibbs (R-Lakewille)

Allows a charitable organization to obtain a short-term license to conduct bingo, instant bingo at a bingo session or instant bingo other than at a bingo session.
Chronology
February 20, 2007 Introduced in the House
February 27, 2007 Referred to State Government & Elections Committee

Bill analysis from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission
As introduced

H.B. 48 - Auction Items
Sponsored by Representative Bob Gibbs (R-Lakewille)

Exempts certain tax exempt organizations and schools that sell at auction items donated to them from license and contract requirements for such an auction, requires those organizations and schools to maintain records of the auction for two years and precludes claims against the Auction Recovery Fund for any loss associated with those types of auctions.
Chronology
February 20, 2007 Introduced in the House
February 27, 2007 Referred to Finance & Appropriations Committee
January 29, 2008 Reported out of committee
February 5, 2008 Passed in House 90-0
February 6, 2008 Moved to Senate and referred to Ways & Means & Economic Development Committee

Bill analysis from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission
As passed by House

S.B. 227 - Medicaid Refunds
Sponsored by Senator Bob Schuler (R-Cincinnati)

Requires the Department of Job and Family Services to pay a nonprofit nursing home that does not participate in the Medicaid program an annual refund.
Chronology
October 2, 2007 Introduced in the Senate
October 9, 2007 Referred to Finance & Financial Institutions Committee

S.B. 139 - Prevailing Wage
Sponsored by Senator Larrry Mumper (R-Marion)

Permits state institutions of higher education to use either single or multiple prime bidding for public improvement projects; exempts from the Prevailing Wage Law projects constructed by state institutions of higher education and projects constructed by private, non-profit organizations that receive public moneys to construct those projects; and prohibits the Ohio School Facilities Commission from approving school district projects that specify the payment of prevailing wages.
Chronology
April 5, 2007 Introduced in the Senate

S.B. 102 - Liquor Sales
Sponsored by Senator Robert Schuler (R-Sycamore Township)

Authorizes the F-8 liquor permit to be issued annually to certain nonprofit organizations to allow the sale of beer and intoxicating liquor at specific events that occur throughout the year on public space that the organization manages.
Chronology
March 8, 2007 Introduced in the Senate
March 13, 2007 Referred to Agriculture Committee
May 2, 2007 Reported out of committee
May 9, 2007 Passed in Senate 32-0 May 15, 2007 Moved to House and referred to State Government & Elections Committee
June 7, 2007 Reported out of committee

Bill analysis from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission
As passed by Senate