Substitute House Bill 238 Summary

• Amends the Adult and Juvenile Correctional Facilities Bond Retirement Fund to allow Director of Budget and Management to transfer funds to departments and creates a new Community Programs Fund for rehabilitation and correction services programs.

• Authorizes Governor to convey North Central Correctional Institution in Marion County (approximately 257 acres) through sealed bid/public auction with state retaining right to repurchase under specified conditions.

• Authorizes sale of Turtle Creek Center (halfway house facility) in Lebanon, Warren County and multiple parcels in Athens County, Franklin County, and Lucas County through auction processes, with proceeds deposited to bond retirement fund or benefiting institutions like Ohio University.

• Grants perpetual water line easement to City of Piqua on state property near Johnston Farm for $610 consideration.

• Authorizes conveyance of 7.956-acre parcel in Massillon to Quest Recovery and Prevention Services for $150,000, restricted to behavioral health/addiction services use only.