House bill · 136
HB 970
Prevent PUCO from approving utility rate increases for 12 months
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Progress
132 days from first to latest action, across 2 recorded actions.
Filed
Jul 1
Referred to committee
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Heard in committee
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law
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Every action recorded by Ohio Legislature.
Referred to committee
Nov 10, 2026 · House
Introduced
Jul 1, 2026 · House
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