Advocacy Center
The Greater Akron Chamber advocacy center serves to provide information and updates on key policy issues facing the business community
Legislative Radar
Find more information and track the status of our current legislative priorities
Senate Bill 12
This legislation would establish a veteran-owned business enterprise certification program and allow duly certified veteran-owned business enterprises to compete for purchases set aside by state agencies. The proposed 5% set aside would be in addition to other existing set asides for other businesses certified through the Ohio Department of Development.
Senate Bill 60
This legislation would amend sections of the Revised Code to license certified mental health assistants.
House Bill 23
This is the biennial transportation budget that is responsible for making appropriations for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 and providing authorization and conditions for the operation of its related programs.
House Bill 33
This legislation represents the State of Ohio’s biennial main operating budget which appropriates funding and otherwise directs all necessary administrative and service functions of state government.
House Joint Resolution 1
This is a resolution to amend the Ohio Constitution to require a vote of at least 60% of the electors to approve any constitutional amendment and to modify the procedures for an initiative petition proposing a constitutional amendment.
For more information on the Greater Akron Chamber's advocacy efforts, contact John Rizzo at jrizzo@greaterakronchamber.org