Members - Call to Action, July 2020 Miami Group Legislative Action - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Members - Call to Action, July 2020 Miami Group Legislative Action Committee Rich Jordan, Committee Chairperson Email: richard.jordan.oh@gmail.com / PH: (513) 575-9545

Ohio Legislature - Lawyers, Lobbyists & Lawmakers New Legislation, Committee Activity, Pending Bills and Laws Passed Ohio House Bill 242 Prohibits Ohio counties and municipal governments from imposing a fee, tax or other charge on auxiliary containers. Containers are defined in the bill include bags, styrofoam food packaging bottles, cans and plastic drink cups. HB-242 original House version was amended by the Ohio Senate, therefore it must now go back to the lower body for a final vote.

The Sierra Club opposes HB 242 ➢ ➢ ➢

The Sierra Club opposes HB 242

STOP ENACTMENT OF HB 242 BY PREVENTING A FINAL VOTE May 27, 2020: Ohio Senate passes amended version of HB 242. The amendment inserts language which sunsets it provision after 12 months. HB 242 now goes back to the House of Representatives for a final vote. Ohio Speaker of the House, Larry Householder must schedule a vote on the legislation. Next full session of House is scheduled for September 15, 2020.

Miami Group members can help preserve community Home Rule and support campaigns to reduce plastic pollution by contacting Larry Householder - Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. Contact the key players. Rep. Larry Householder 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215 PH: (614) 466-2500 FAX: (614) 719-6991 Email Speaker Householder via the Ohio legislature public website: http://www.ohiohouse.gov/larry-householder

Thanks! Contact us: Sierra Club of Ohio Miami Group Legislative Action Committee (LAC) Rich Jordan (LAC Chair) email: richard.jordan.oh@gmail.com PH: (513) 575-9546

Sierra Club Ohio Chapter Political Action Fun d (sierraclub.org/ohio, click on “Ways to Donate”, select “Ohio Political Action Committee”) Your gift will help insure that environmental champions are elected to the statehouse. Contributions to the Ohio chapter’s PAC are used to grow influence at the statehouse. Funding is used for... ● Educating lawmakers about environmental issues and effective policy solutions. Publishing online election guides to promote endorsed candidates. ● ● Hiring Sierra Club college interns to assist on candidate and issues campaigns. Ensuring the Sierra Club continually develops and maintains positive relationships with office holders. ●