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OH SJR7

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Louis Blessing

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Ohio Constitution to authorize the state or any political subdivision with elected governing officials to levy a tax solely on land value, excluding the value of improvements

  • Land value taxes must be assessed at the land's true value using uniform rules, with no partial exemptions, tax credits, tax reduction factors, or mechanisms to artificially lower land valuations permitted

  • Exemptions from the land value tax are limited to burying grounds, public school land, land used exclusively for public worship, charitable purposes, or public purposes

  • Requires three-fifths approval in both legislative chambers to place the constitutional amendment on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for voter approval

  • If approved by voters, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

CA: Authorize land value taxes

Taxation

Last Action

Referred to committee: General Government

10/22/2025

Committee Referrals

General Government10/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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