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The Ohio House passed two "property tax reform" bills yesterday and appears poised to begin action on yet another problematic property tax measure.
The House and Senate held their first full sessions this week and action has already been taken which will impact our members.
Three Ohio students, all with experience working with OPRA member agencies, have been awarded scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year by the OPRA Foundation.
Empowering Every Role in Parks and Recreation Featuring Marisa Hoff and Chris Stevenson of The Empower Group
Deadline to Book Your Room: July 25, 2025
All ten parks and recreation levies appearing on Ohio ballots were approved by voters in the May primary last night.
The Ohio House moved quickly yesterday to pass House Bill 28, which would eliminate replacement levies for all political subdivisions. The House vote of 62-29 came after committee testimony from virtually every local government group (including OPRA) opposing the bill.
House Bill 28, which would eliminate replacement levies in Ohio for all political subdivisions, has had two hearings in the House Ways and Means Committee and an opponent hearing is scheduled for this week. OPRA will be proving written opponent testimony on the bill.
Legislation was introduced in the Ohio House yesterday which would eliminate replacement levies for all political subdivisions in Ohio.
Building Culture with Appreciation and Advanced Leadership Skills
Nearly 70% of parks and recreation ballots appearing on Ohio ballots were approved by voters Tuesday, with two Miami Valley area park districts leading the way.
In an effort to continue to provide information on the implementation of House Bill 47, we asked attorneys at Bricker Graydon, LLP, for a legal memorandum on this issue.
The following information is from the Ohio Department of Health relative to House Bill 47 (AED devices) which becomes effective today.
116 parks and recreation professionals and supporters from across Ohio gathered at Blacklick Woods Golf Course in suburban Columbus on September 6th for the annual OPRA Foundation Golf Outing. Attendees raised over $15,000 for the OPRA Foundation, supporting the efforts of the Foundation in student and professional scholarships and the grant fund.
The Ohio Department of Health is continuing their work on the rules necessary to implement House Bill 47 which will require AEDs in recreational facilities around the state.
Last Tuesday, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 47, which requires Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), at specified sports and recreation locations.
Customer Service: At the Heart of the Matter - the "Little" Things Are the BIG Things
Four Ohio students, all with experience working with OPRA member agencies, have been awarded scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year by the OPRA Foundation.
A Virtual Learning Opportunity for Park District Board Members
Two Northern Ohio park districts and two Central Ohio county seat communities led the way as five of six parks and recreation issues appearing on Ohio ballots were approved by voters Tuesday night.
Metroparks Toledo's Glass City Metropark is the winner of the 14th Annual Governor's Award for Parks and Recreation presented by Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, making the agency the first two-time winner of the award.
