The legislative process in Ohio can move very quickly or very slowly, skipping steps or doing some steps multiple times. This guide is meant to show a general idea of how the process normally works.

Committees are groups of legislators in each chamber tasked with focusing on specific areas of policy, administration, or oversight. The primary functions of committees are to examine issues in detail, make recommendations, and review legislation.

Knowing how to contact your elected officials is critical for any advocacy objectives you may have. This guide covers how to contact state officials by letter, phone, and email.

The state budgets are a plan for how the state will spend money, implemented by the Administration. The Administration often requests minor changes, such as creating new funds or transferring unused money to different funds. The Controlling Board is a small legislative body that oversees this process.

Subscribing to or monitoring local and state news sources will provide fresh perspectives and keep you in the loop about legislative activity and priorities in your community! Find recommended news and subscriptions here.

The legislature delegates authority to the executive branch to create rules, which are compiled in the Ohio Administrative Code. The regulatory rules the administration creates must go through a process to be enacted, including receiving legislative approval through the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR).

The Common Sense Initiative (CSI) is a program in Ohio aimed at streamlining and simplifying the regulatory environment for business. CSI works towards this goal by reviewing regulatory policies, engaging business industry experts, and serving as advocates for business.