❌ SB200
Create Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership
Summary
The bill establishes the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership, which aims to enhance bilateral trade, investment, and collaboration between Ohio and Israel across various sectors, including business, academia, and technology. It creates a partnership consisting of appointed members from the Ohio Senate, House of Representatives, and various organizations, with a budget appropriation of $5 million for its activities. The partnership is required to report its findings and recommendations annually.
Rationale
The bill promotes government involvement in trade and economic partnerships, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention in the economy and free markets. It also establishes a government-funded partnership, which may be seen as an unnecessary use of taxpayer funds, further diverging from Libertarian ideals.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government spending
- Potential for cronyism in trade partnerships
- Encouragement of government intervention in private markets