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Legislative Update from Ohio REALTORS

By Jamie McMillen posted 11-24-2020 12:10:00 PM

  
License renewal deadline extended to July 1, 2021; other measures pending at Ohio Statehouse
Nov 24, 2020


Beth Wanless, Ohio REALTORS Director of Government Affairs, provides a comprehensive look at a bevy of issues the Association is working on during the current lame-duck session at the Ohio Statehouse, including an extension of the license renewal deadline to July 1, 2021, among others.

The license renewal extension period to July 1, 2021 was included in House Bill 404 and signed by Gov. Mike DeWine yesterday. The extension goes into effect immediately. Other issues still pending during lame duck include:

Senate Bill 246 --  An occupational licensing portability bill that will allow practitioners in other states that have held a license for at least one year and passed a criminal background check to obtain an Ohio license. Ohio REALTORS worked with the bill’s sponsors to incorporate amendments that ensure equivalency for real estate licenses.

House Bill 75 – A measure that requires a political subdivision to pass a resolution and notify property owners prior to contesting property values for tax purposes. Ohio REALTORS is supportive of the bill, as it brings much needed transparency to the process.

House Bill 13 – Expansion of broadband to Ohio’s underserved markets. Ohio REALTORS supports the measure that has passed the Ohio House and being considered in the Ohio Senate.

House Bill 751 – Allows commercial and industrial tenants to contest property values if they pay all property taxes and are given authority by the property owner or landlord. Ohio REALTORS supports the bill, as it will also allow for adjustments due to occupancy changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finally, Ohio REALTORS is working with legislators to make positive changes to the state’s Commercial Broker Lien Law and is also in discussions on House Bill 263, a Criminal Justice and Occupational Licensing Reform measure. 



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