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OH HB329
Bill
Status
5/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jena Powell
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Ohio state government, including statewide elected officers, administrative departments, and state agencies, from conducting any contest, lottery, drawing, or similar event where participation or prize eligibility depends on an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status
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Redirects any Coronavirus Relief funds that the Department of Health had encumbered or set aside for COVID-19 vaccination lotteries to the Early Childhood Mental Health initiative (50%) and Small Business Grant Relief Program (50%) in fiscal year 2021
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Declares the act an emergency measure with immediate effect to prevent the COVID-19 vaccination lottery from taking place
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Names the legislation the "Taxpayer Protection Against the Frivolous Vaccine Lottery Act"
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Requires the Director of Budget and Management to establish accounts tracking the source and amount of appropriated funds
Legislative Description
Enact Taxpayer Protection Against Frivolous Vaccine Lottery Act
State and Local Government : State Government
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Finance
6/10/2021