








State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) today applauded the Ohio House of Representatives’ passage of Amended Substitute House Bill 59, the state operating budget designed to improve Ohio’s business climate, invest in schools, help Ohioans access the care and services they need, give Ohioans greater ability to obtain higher education, and put more money back in the pockets of hardworking Ohioans.
Am. Sub. H.B. 59 makes comprehensive reforms to Ohio’s state government structure in an effort to create a more attractive and jobs-friendly environment for Ohioans. The budget builds upon Governor Kasich’s strategic vision that he proposed to the legislature in February.
“This budget plan makes the important changes that Richland County needs to get back on track and create a business-friendly environment for job creation,” Rep. Romanchuk said. “It includes increased funding to support career-technical education that will align how we train workers with the jobs employers are looking to fill. It will also increase funding for all the school districts in Richland County, which I’m glad to see.”
The budget enacts reforms and efficiency measures in numerous components of state government, particularly in the following key areas:
Reducing the Ohioans’ Tax Burden Through Common-sense Reforms
Working with Governor Kasich and the Ohio Senate, the Ohio House of Representatives crafted a series of meaningful tax reforms to allow Ohioans to keep more of their hard-earned money and to make Ohio more conducive to business growth. To accomplish these goals, Am. Sub. H.B. 59:
Strengthening Services that Ohioans Rely On
Am. Sub. H.B. 59 prioritizes community services and resources to help Ohioans with the unique circumstances they face. Members of the Ohio House believe in helping those who need assistance the most and giving families additional options for overcoming their personal challenges. Among other provisions, Am. Sub. H.B. 59:
Providing Vital Resources and More Accessibility for Education
Education has continued to be a priority for the Ohio House, and the biennial budget includes numerous provisions to provide a competitive education for Ohio’s students. Am. Sub. H.B. 59 provides per pupil funding for economically disadvantaged aid particularly to rural and lower wealth school districts and ensures that all of Ohio’s more than 600 school districts receive at least the same amount of state aid that they received in fiscal year 2013. Furthermore, more than 70 percent of school districts will receive an increase in state aid. Am. Sub. H.B. 59 also:
Am. Sub. H.B. 59 will now be sent to Governor Kasich for his signature.
The summer of 2018 brought with it another boost to Ohio’s economy. That boost came from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation. For the fourth time since 2013, the agency is returning $1.5 billion in premiums to Ohio’s private and public employers. This year’s rebate is the largest in 20 years and is due to falling claims, wise investments, and smart business decisions.
State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) today applauded Governor Kasich for signing legislation that designates February 3rd as “Charles Follis Day” in honor of the first African American professional football player.
State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) was honored by the NFIB, the state’s leading small business association in Ohio, with its prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award, along with Senator Kris Jordan (R-Delaware). The recognition is for their outstanding efforts to support small business issues in the Ohio Legislature.
State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Mansfield) presented a resolution on behalf of the Ohio House to the Mansfield Area Y in celebration of its 150th anniversary.