ColumbuS – Senate Democratic Leader Capri S. Cafaro (D-Hubbard) released the following statement today after the Ohio Senate passed substitute House Bill 318.
“I am pleased the Ohio Senate has finally passed House Bill 318 nearly two months after the legislation reached our chamber. Throughout this budget process the Senate Democratic Caucus stood firm in support of a simple straight forward plan with widespread support from business, labor, law enforcement, teachers, university leaders and Ohio’s major newspapers. HB 318 provides the stable funding that Ohio’s schools and universities need while also protecting social services from devastating cuts.
“We are also pleased the budget agreement contains our recommendation for three pilot projects to objectively evaluate all aspects of construction reform. Our Caucus strongly believes changes to construction rules must contain assurances that minority businesses are fairly represented on the job site.”