HB 602 Summary

• Eliminates authority granted to the Director of Budget and Management and Director of Transportation regarding outsourcing contracts for the Ohio Turnpike, restoring full powers to the Ohio Turnpike Commission.

• Repeals sections 126.60 through 126.605 of the Revised Code that authorized turnpike-related outsourcing contracts and public-private partnerships.

• Requires the Ohio Turnpike Commission to hold at least four public hearings in geographically diverse locations along the turnpike within 30-90 days of the bill's effective date on the issue of outsourcing maintenance and operation.

• Mandates the Commission publish hearing notices on its website and in local newspapers at least one week in advance and notify state leadership of the hearing schedule.

• Requires the Commission to compile public comments and submit a summary report to the Governor and legislative leadership within 30 days after the final hearing concludes.