HB 96 · Conference Committee on H.B. 96

Ohio • Conference Committee on H.B. 96

HB 96

Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27

Here is what HB 96 does, in plain language, and the committee that moved it forward. It has advanced, but those lawmakers still answer to you. Read it, then make your voice heard in about five minutes.

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Bill: HB 96, Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27Sponsor: Brian StewartStatus: Passed the House and Senate

Last updated Aug 30, 2026, 4:50 AM ·

What this bill is, in plain language

The basics

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Substitutes and amendments, from the state's record

How this bill has changed

Substitute bill reported
June 10, 2025
Substitute bill reported
April 8, 2025

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Make your voice heard

Take action in 5 minutes

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Email the committee

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Dear Legislator,

I'm an Ohio constituent and I'm writing about HB 96, Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27.

I'm following this closely. The Conference Committee on H.B. 96 advanced this bill, and I want you to hear the concerns families like mine are raising about it. [Add a sentence or two about why this matters to your family.]

We are paying attention, we vote, and in November we will not forget how you voted on this.

Thank you for your time,
[Your name]
[Your street address]
[City], OH [ZIP]
[Your email or phone]

Subject

Constituent message about HB 96, Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27

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rep17@ohiohouse.gov, rep12@ohiohouse.gov, rep16@ohiohouse.gov, sd30@ohiosenate.gov, sd18@ohiosenate.gov, sd11@ohiosenate.gov

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Start with the leadership

These 2 decide whether HB 96 gets a vote or a substitute.

The Chair, Vice Chair, and Ranking Member control scheduling and what the committee votes on. Start here, then reach the rest below.

Chair

Brian Stewart

R • District 12

(614) 466-1464
rep12@ohiohouse.gov

Vice Chair

Jerry C. Cirino

R • District 18

(614) 644-7718
sd18@ohiosenate.gov

Who you are contacting

Everyone on the committee is included by default. Open this only if you want to leave someone out.

Call (it counts even more)

Use the script. Start with the leaders.

Phone script

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Hi, my name is [your name] and I'm a constituent. I'm calling about HB 96 (Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27). I want to make sure you hear the concerns families are raising about how it was handled. Thank you.

Call list (leaders first)

Chair, Brian Stewart (R-12): (614) 466-1464
Vice Chair, Jerry C. Cirino (R-18): (614) 644-7718
Michael D. Dovilla (R-17): (614) 466-4895
Bride Rose Sweeney (D-16): (614) 466-3350
Brian M. Chavez (R-30): (614) 466-6508
Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-11): (614) 466-5204

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Spread the word

Post it and tag other Ohio parents.

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OHIO FAMILIES: HB 96 (Make state operating appropriations for FY 2026-27) moved through the Conference Committee on H.B. 96. These are the lawmakers who advanced it. Make sure they hear from you.

START WITH THESE:
Chair, Brian Stewart (R-12): (614) 466-1464
Vice Chair, Jerry C. Cirino (R-18): (614) 644-7718

THEN CALL THE REST:
Michael D. Dovilla (R-17): (614) 466-4895
Bride Rose Sweeney (D-16): (614) 466-3350
Brian M. Chavez (R-30): (614) 466-6508
Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-11): (614) 466-5204

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