Ohio House Overrides School Tax Levy Veto

The Ohio House overrode Governor Mike DeWine's veto of a provision restricting school districts from using replacement and emergency property tax levies, a move supporters argue will bring tax relief but critics warn will harm school funding and local control. The override vote passed 61-28 along party lines, while other property tax reform measures were tabled for later consideration. Governor DeWine has established an 11-member Property Tax Reform Working Group tasked with recommending ways to ease the property tax burden by September 30. The group's lack of representation from urban areas and key advocacy groups has drawn criticism from both conservative and urban interests, raising concerns about the credibility and effectiveness of any forthcoming proposals. The Ohio Senate has not yet scheduled a session to address the House's veto overrides, leaving the legislative outcome uncertain. The developments reflect ongoing debate over balancing property tax relief with adequate school funding.