The Ohio legislature continues to race to the finish line (summer recess) as they debate the Industrial Commission Budget, BWC Budget and the State Operating Budget. Although they are focused on passing these three budgets, the legislature continues to pass legislation related to COVID relief and rolling back the Governor’s power on emergency health orders. At the County level, our local elected officials stay committed to enact legislation regarding diversity and equity.

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The Ohio General Assembly returned to Columbus to work on passing a number of bills, none more important than the state budget which must be enacted prior to July 1st.  Cuyahoga County officials will also be active as they focus on diversity and equity issues.  Please contact Glen Shumate or Tim Linville if you have any questions or would like more information regarding any of the topics in this article. 

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Potential Major Increase to Force Account Limits for Local Government
 

The current version of the Transportation Budget bill (House Bill 74) being considered by the Senate was recently amended to include dramatic changes to the force account limits for local governments. The changes include:

Governor Unveils Frame Work For State Operating Budget; More Introductions To Come 

Ohio’s legislators consider hundreds of bills during a typical two year legislative session, but no legislation is more important to the state of Ohio than the bills that compose the state budget. As is customary in odd numbered years, three major budget bills will be enacted in 2021. These budgets consist of the state operating, transportation and BWC/IC budget.  With certainty, CEA will be a voice for our industry during these important deliberations.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) required employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide paid sick and family leave to employees during the period of April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.  Covered employers who provided paid leave were 100% reimbursed through a payroll tax credit mechanism, which has been extended through March 31, 2021.

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Race to the End of Lame Duck Session

The Ohio Legislature is racing to the finish line as lame duck session concludes at the end of this month.

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