COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) this week testified before multiple Ohio House and Senate committees in support of reforms aimed at lowering costs, improving government accountability, protecting taxpayers, and strengthening Ohio’s economic competitiveness.
AFP-OH Legislative Director Hannah Kubbins delivered proponent testimony on House Bills 264, 613, 814, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 20, highlighting how government transparency, regulatory reform, and taxpayer protections can help address affordability challenges facing Ohio families and businesses.
“Ohioans continue to face rising costs and unnecessary barriers created by government inefficiency, outdated regulations, and a lack of accountability,” said AFP-OH State Director Donovan O’Neil. “Whether it’s eliminating unnecessary mandates, protecting taxpayers from bureaucratic delays, improving the integrity of local ballot measures, or expanding access to affordable energy, these reforms are about putting Ohioans first and making it easier to live, work, and succeed in our state.”
AFP-OH testified in support of House Bill 264, legislation that would prohibit publicly funded government publications from advocating for levy and bond issues in the final 30 days before an election. AFP-OH argued that taxpayers should not be required to fund communications intended to influence the outcome of ballot measures.
AFP-OH also urged passage of House Bill 613, which would establish clearer timelines and accountability measures for Ohio’s tax appeals process. AFP-OH highlighted the financial burden placed on taxpayers and businesses when appeals remain unresolved for years, creating uncertainty, delaying investment, and increasing costs.
In support of House Bill 814, AFP-OH advocated for a data-driven pathway to eliminate Ohio’s E-Check program once federal air quality standards have been achieved. AFP-OH noted that maintaining outdated requirements imposes unnecessary costs and inconveniences on Ohio drivers without delivering meaningful benefits.
AFP-OH further testified in favor of Senate Concurrent Resolution 20, which calls for federal permitting reform to accelerate energy infrastructure development. AFP-OH emphasized that lengthy permitting delays increase energy costs, discourage investment, and make it harder for Ohio families and businesses to access affordable, reliable energy.
“Affordability is about more than what families pay at the grocery store or the gas pump,” O’Neil added. “It’s also about whether government is creating unnecessary costs through red tape, delays, mandates, and inefficiency. These reforms help remove those barriers and give Ohioans more control over their time, money, and future.”