May 19, 2026 · Workforce Development Committee · 547 words · 4 speakers · 25 segments
The Workforce Development Committee will come to order. Clerk, please call the roll.
Here. Here.
Senator Huffman. Senator Lang. Thank you very much. Members, we have a quorum present, so we'll proceed as a full committee. Please review the minutes for the May 12th meeting on your iPads. Are there any additions or deletions? Without objections, the minutes will be approved. Hearing no objection, the minutes are approved. We're going to switch the order of things this morning and go right to House Bill 292 for its third hearing. And I am motioning to adopt Substitute Bill 136-3073-3. This substitute bill for the committees and for the folks watching was worked on by the Senate caucus and staff and sponsors to adjust the funding mechanism and streamline the organization of the commission The substitute bill removes the funding structure of interest on bonds from the state of Israel and instead makes a $5 million appropriation by the GRF. The Ohio Defense Space Advisory Commission puts it under the Ohio Department of Development and cuts the advisory board from 18 members to 9 members, requiring that they meet at least 6 times per year. Are there any questions or comments about the substitute? Hearing no objection, the substitute bill is approved, becomes a working copy of the bill, and this will conclude the third hearing. on now substitute House Bill 292. The next order for business is to call Senate Bill 331 for its first hearing I recognize Senator Blackshear for a motion
Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. I move to favorably report Senate Bill 331 to the Committee on Rules and Reference.
Thank you. Clerk, please call the roll. Chair Taylor?
Yes.
Chair Brown?
Yes.
Thank you, Member Abrams?
No, I'm just kidding.
Oh, I'll bet the...
Yes.
With sufficient votes, the bill is favorably reported to the Committee on Rules and Reference. We're laughing because Senator Ingram at first said no after Senator Blackshear walked all the way from his district to be here today. We will keep the roll open at discretion of the chair for the members who are not present to vote. and this will stand as the fifth and final hearing on Senate Bill 331. The next order of business is to call House Bill 268 for its first fifth hearing Proponent testimony was submitted by Chan Panavong I believe I'm saying it right. Is Channing here to testify? If not, the members please review the testimony on your iPads before you go.
Next, I recognize Vice Chair Reynolds for a motion. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move to favorably report House Bill 268 to the Committee on Rules and Reference.
Thank you. Clerk, please call the roll. Chair, please.
Yes.
Vice Chair Reynolds.
Yes.
Vice Chair Reynolds.
Yes.
Senator Blackshear.
Yes.
Senator Huffman.
Senator Blackshear.
With sufficient votes, the bill is favorably reported to the Committee on Rules and Reference. We'll keep the roll open at the discretion of the chair for the members who are not present. That goes for the other bill that we voted out as well. And this will stand as the fifth hearing on House Bill 268. Members, please remember to sign the rolls before you go. With no further business before committee, we are adjourned.