State of Ohio Budget: Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019
The Ohio Budget Bill
June 30, 2017 Governor Kasich has signed H.B. 49 while vetoing several provisions, including a provision to freeze the Medicaid expansion.
H.B. 49 as law
Governor's Veto Message
Six of the vetoed provisions were overridden by both the House of Representatives and the Senate as follows:
Item 3 Controlling Board authority
Item 23 Medicaid coverage of optional eligibility groups
Item 26 Medicaid rates for Neonatal and Newborn services
Item 27 Medicaid rates for nursing facilities
Item 31 Behavioral health redesign
Item 34 Controlling Board authorization regarding Medicaid expenditures
H.B. 49 FY18-19 Biennium Budget Overview
July 10, 2017 Bricker & Eckler article on the budget as passed by the Ohio General Assembly