❌ SB15
Allow port authorities to establish a Common Bond Fund Program
Current Status: In Senate Committee (Finance)
Summary
The bill allows port authorities in Ohio to establish a Common Bond Fund Program to finance port authority facilities. It enables port authorities to issue obligations secured by a trust agreement and manage the program using credit enhancement facilities and cash reserves. The bill outlines the powers and authorizations for port authorities in relation to the program.
Rationale
The bill expands government authority by allowing port authorities to create a financing program, which may conflict with the Libertarian principles of limited government and free markets. Both LP and LPO platforms emphasize minimal government intervention in economic matters, suggesting that this bill may not align with their core principles.
Risks and Concerns
- Increases government control over financial mechanisms
- Potential for cronyism in port authority operations
- May divert resources from private sector solutions