❌ SB312
Regards federal mineral royalty payments
Summary
The bill establishes a federal mineral royalty clearing fund in Ohio, requiring the treasurer of state to deposit federal mineral royalties received from the U.S. Department of the Interior. It mandates that within thirty days of each deposit, the director of the office of budget and management transfer funds to counties of origin based on the royalties attributable to them. Counties may use these funds solely for planning, construction and maintenance of public facilities, or provision of public services.
Rationale
The bill involves government management of funds derived from federal mineral royalties, which may conflict with Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention and free market operations. However, it does not impose direct restrictions on individual rights, leading to a mixed alignment score for both the LP and LPO.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over resource management
- Potential for misallocation of funds
- Dependence on federal revenue streams