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STATE BUDGET

Ohio enacts budgets on a two-year cycle, beginning July 1 of each odd-numbered year. The biennial budget will take effect on July 1 and is valid through June 30 of the following odd-numbered year.  The governor is legally required to submit a balanced budget and the state legislature is legally required to pass a balanced budget.

STATE LEGISLATURE

The Ohio General Assembly consists of the 99-member Ohio House of Representatives and the 33-member Ohio Senate.  Members of the Ohio Senate are limited to two consecutive four-year elected terms. House members serve two-year terms.  Bills carry over from odd to even numbered years.

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