02/13/2024

House Bill 349

Lead Sponsors: Representative Tim Barhorst and Representative Don Jones

Status: Passed the House 63-24 (June 26, 2024)

Description: The bill allows the legislative authority of a municipality, a township, or a county to adopt an ordinance or resolution requesting that all or a portion of the entity's territory be designated as an "EnergizeOhio zone," which would allow for the awarding of an easement revolving loan program to stimulate the development of natural gas pipelines or other natural gas infrastructure within that area.

CCAO Position: Proponent

Notes: Washington County Commissioner Charlie Schilling provided proponent testimony.