Alter the law governing coastal management

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill defines Ohio’s coastal area of Lake Erie and establishes a coastal management program overseen by the director of natural resources. It sets procedures for identifying erosion zones, issuing permits and leases for shoreline structures, and creates a fund to finance erosion control, public access, and related projects. Property owners, municipalities, utilities, and the state are all affected.

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Hearings

• House Agriculture: H. B. No. 911, H. B. No. 733, H. B. No. 364, H. B. No. 664
  House Agriculture · Jun 3, 2026
• Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources: S. B. No. 433, S. B. No. 398, S. B. No. 342, S. C. R. No. 19
  Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources · Jun 3, 2026

History

1. May 13, 2026Referred to committee
2. Apr 29, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Theresa Gavarone (R) · sponsor

Bill text

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