Ohio House Overrides Governor Veto on Property Tax Relief

Ohio lawmakers are actively debating property tax relief measures after Governor Mike DeWine issued multiple vetoes on related budget items, including restrictions on school district property tax levies. The Ohio House successfully overrode one veto that would prohibit certain replacement or emergency levies by local governments and school districts, but failed to override two other vetoes concerning county budget commissions' authority and the 20-mill floor calculation for school districts. The Senate must now concur for these changes to become law. While Republicans push for immediate property tax relief, many Democrats and Governor DeWine emphasize the importance of protecting local schools and municipalities from funding cuts. DeWine has also established a working group to find balanced solutions for rising property tax burdens. Local leaders, educators, and community advocates express concerns that aggressive tax cuts could lead to reduced funding for critical public services, including education, libraries, and behavioral health programs, warning that eliminating property taxes could harm communities.