05/14/2026
Excess tax revenues are taxpayer money. Therefore, they should be returned to taxpayers. Period.
I have long said our current homestead program here in Ohio is a “joke,” especially compared to other states. That’s why I introduced HB 103 this General Assembly — and HB 57 in the last General Assembly — to improve and expand Ohio’s homestead program for seniors and those on fixed incomes. That is real, targeted property tax relief.
Since this report came out, I have spent the last several days meeting with House leadership and colleagues on the Finance Committee to push this idea forward. Thank you to Anna Staver for taking the time to include my thoughts in the article.
Ohio collected about $1.2 billion more in taxes than expected this fiscal year, setting off a Statehouse debate over whether the money should go.