Increase power generation; improve Ohio's electric grid

Number S. B. No. 2
Type Senate Bill
General Assembly 136
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Legislative Analysis

Ohio Citizen's Audit

Bill: S. B. No. 2
General Assembly: 136
Introduced: January 22, 2025

Increase power generation; improve Ohio's electric grid

1. Primary Purpose of the Bill

This bill declares the General Assembly's intent to increase power generation and improve the affordability and reliability of Ohio's electric grid.

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2. Changes to Existing Law

3. Key Information for Citizens

🗳️ What You Need to Know

  • The bill currently only states the legislature's intent to improve Ohio's electric grid and does not make any immediate changes to state law.

4. Entities Affected

  • Electric utility companies
  • Ohio electricity consumers

5. Regulatory Impact & Enforcement

Agency Authority:

Not applicable

Penalties & Mandates:
Not applicable
Implementation Timeline:
Not applicable

6. Estimated Fiscal Impact

State Revenue Impact
Not applicable
Local Government Impact
Not applicable
Implementation Costs
Not applicable
Net Annual Fiscal Effect
Not applicable
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Sponsors

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Primary Sponsors

Shane Wilkin
District 17
Chamber Senate
Party Republican
Bill Reineke
District 26
Chamber Senate
Party Republican

Co-Sponsors

Related Topics

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  • Type: Senate
  • Bills: 9
  • Members: 12
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  • Type: House
  • Bills: 28
  • Members: 25

Status Changes

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  1. Introduced
    Mar 24 2025
  2. Referred to committee
    Mar 26 2025
  1. Introduced
    Jan 22 2025
  2. Referred to committee
    Jan 29 2025
  3. Reported - Substitute
    Mar 18 2025
    Vote Result
    Favorable Passage
  4. Passed
    Mar 19 2025
    Vote Result
    Passed
  5. Passed - Amended
    Mar 19 2025

Documents

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