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October 15, 2019
BUSINESS INCOME DEDUCTION RESTORED BY HOUSE
In a surprise development, the House Finance Committee amended SB 26 (Educator Tax Deduction) to allow lawyers and lobbyists to use the business income deduction (BID) in the same manner as any other pass-through entity generating business income.

OHIO HOUSE HEARS TESTIMONY ON OHIO'S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION
Recently, the House Public Utilities Committee heard opponent testimony on Senate Bill 33, also known as the “Ohio Critical Infrastructure Protection Act.” Senate Bill 33 would increase penalties for those who physically damage or tamper with critical infrastructure projects.

CHAMBER SUPPORTS MULTIPLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BILLS
Over the last two weeks, the Ohio Chamber has lent their support to many workforce development bills in the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate.

Contact Ohio Chamber Lobbyists

Keith Lake, Vice President Government Affairs
Kevin Boehner, Director, Small Business & Workforce Policy
Kevin Shimp, Director, Labor & Legal Affairs
Tony Long, Director, Tax & Economic Policy
Stephanie Kromer, Director, Energy & Environmental Policy