Ohio

Bills and Sponsors

H.B. 420

              Sponsored by Representative Brinkman, this legislation creates a website containing information on state awards and earmarks, state real property management, state agency management, and state program effectiveness.



Status

5/6/08 - H.B. 420 was passed by the House. 

The Ohio state legislature convenes on February 4, 2008 and is expected to adjourn on May 30, 2008.


What We’re Doing

Letter from the National Taxpayers Union in Support of H.B. 420. 

Statement from Americans for Tax Reform State Government Affairs Manager, Sandra Fabry, in Support of H.B. 420.



What You’ve Got Already

Contracts: State of Ohio Procurement Website
http://www.procure.ohio.gov/proc/index.asp
The State Procurement Website displays supplies and services contract information. The site allows searches for different types of current contracts using a number of different criteria, including keyword, vendor name, and contract type.

Hamilton County residents can access how their auditor is spending by clicking here.


Take Action

Click here to send a petition to your legislators in support of an Ohio state spending database.