02/14/2024

Senate Bill 41

Lead Sponsors: Senator Kristina Roegner

Status: Passed the Senate 31-0 (March 29, 2023), 4th Hearing in House Economic and Workforce Development (June 25, 2024)

Description: The bill allows a party to an order of the Board of Building Appeals or the relevant county or municipal board to request an expedited appeal. If an expedited appeal is made, the applicable board must commence the appeal within one day (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) and hold a hearing within five days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays). The board may hold the hearing regarding an expedited appeal through electronic means.

The bill also allows the Board of Building Appeals and county and municipal boards to establish additional fees for expedited appeals, provided the fees do not exceed $500 for each day the appeal is pending or $1,000 total.

CCAO Position: No position (as of July 2024)

Other Notes: The Ohio Building Officials Association (Senate; House) has provided opponent testimony in each chamber.