Ohio House Passes Bill to Create the Ohio Sports Council
COLUMBUS – State Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) is pleased to announce that the Ohio House passed her bipartisan legislation, House Bill 255, which creates the Ohio Sports Council.
“Ohio is home to world-class sporting events, professional franchises, and thriving athletic programs,” said Miller. “House Bill 255 brings together state leaders and representatives from across Ohio’s sports industry to better understand the economic impact of sporting events and identify opportunities to attract more events, support our sports industry, and strengthen Ohio’s economy. By working together, we can help position Ohio as an even stronger destination for sporting events.”
The bill, jointly sponsored by Representative Dontavius Jarrells (D-Columbus), creates the Ohio Sports Council within the Ohio Department of Development (DEV). The Council’s purpose is to assess the economic impacts of sporting events in Ohio and make recommendations to the General Assembly regarding policies that can expand the sporting event economy in Ohio.
If enacted, the Sports Council would consist of 14 members, representing the Ohio Senate, Ohio House, Ohio Sports Leaders, and former professional or collegiate athletes.
House Bill 255 now heads to the Ohio Senate for consideration.
To watch Rep. Miller’s floor speech, click here.
