❌ HB93
Restore Clean Ohio Fund and Clean Ohio Council
Summary
The bill restores the Clean Ohio Fund, which will be administered by the Department of Development and the Clean Ohio Council. It establishes a framework for brownfield cleanup and remediation projects, including the creation of a council with appointed members, application processes for grants and loans, and requirements for public meetings and assessments. The bill outlines the responsibilities of applicants and the council in managing and approving cleanup projects.
Rationale
The bill increases government involvement in environmental cleanup and establishes a council that may impose regulations and oversight, which conflicts with Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention and individual property rights. The funding mechanisms and requirements for public meetings may also be seen as government overreach into private property management.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over property management
- Potential for cronyism in grant and loan approvals
- Imposition of additional regulations on property owners