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Rep.
Richard Adams Votes in Support of Economic Development Effort
JobsOhio passes from
Ohio House; advances to Ohio Senate
COLUMBUS—State Representative Richard Adams (R-Troy) announced that Am.
Sub. House Bill 1, which creates a non-profit economic development
organization called JobsOhio, today passed from the Ohio House of
Representatives by a vote of 59-37. Its passage marks a crucial step
toward fostering a more responsive business climate in the state of
Ohio.
“With this legislation passing in the House, Ohioans are closer to
having more jobs available,” Rep. Adams said. “This legislation, when
it becomes law, will reopen Ohio for business!”
Am. Sub. House Bill 1 authorizes the creation of the nine-member board,
with the governor as chairman and eight business leaders who understand
the private sector. Six members must be Ohio residents, leaving room
for two members with a national business perspective.
The legislation also calls for a six-month review of the Ohio
Department of Development (ODOD), which is a $1.2 billion state entity
with approximately 400 employees—only about 15 percent of whom directly
assist job creation.[1] According to the bill, the director of ODOD is
obligated to evaluate all duties within the department and submit
recommendations to improve the department’s efficiency to the General
Assembly.
Am. Sub. House Bill 1 now moves to the Ohio Senate, where it will
undergo further consideration and debate.
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