Ohio HB998: Reimburse county auditors for recent property tax changes

What the bill says

From the introduced text, September 2, 2026:

As Introduced 136th General Assembly Regular Session H. B. No. 998 2025-2026 Representative Stephens To make an appropriation to reimburse county auditors for recent property tax changes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. The Tax Commissioner shall reimburse county auditors for the cost of implementing recent property tax changes. An amount sufficient to make these reimbursements is hereby appropriated in fiscal year 2027 from the General Revenue Fund. Section 2. Within the limits set forth in this act, the Director of Budget and Management shall establish accounts indicating the source and amount of funds for each appropriation made in this act and shall determine the manner in which appropriation accounts shall be maintained. Expenditures from operating appropriations contained in this act shall be accounted for as though made in, and are subject to all applicable provisions of, H.B. 96 of the 136th General Assembly.

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Sponsors

• Jason Stephens (R, 93) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. September 2, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HB998?

HB998 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Reimburse county auditors for recent property tax changes.

What does HB998 do?

To make an appropriation to reimburse county auditors for recent property tax changes.

What is the status of HB998?

Introduced as of September 2, 2026. Latest action: Introduced (September 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HB998?

Jason Stephens (R, 93).

Where is the official record for HB998?

On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb998