House Approves Transportation Budget

The House this week voted 74-21 to approve House Bill 23, the state’s two-year, $12.6 billion transportation budget. The measure includes $1 billion for rural highway projects, as well as railroad-related safety provisions. See this story by Gongwer News Service and this bill summary.

HB 23 now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Meanwhile, the House and Senate have unveiled plans to get the state’s main operating budget (HB 33) to Gov. Mike DeWine by the June 30 deadline, as reported by Gongwer. 3/1/2023