Bill: House Bill 487 (full text, official bill analysis)
Title: Mid-Biennium Review
Sponsors: Representative Amstutz
Bill Analysis: The Mid-Biennium Review contains provisions impacting agencies across state government. Provisions that are particularly concerning to women include an amendment to the bill which would re prioritize family planning dollars, essentially limiting funding to Planned Parenthood throughout Ohio. This amendment is similar to HB 298, which was introduced in the House last year.
Update: The provision to eliminate funding for Planned Parenthood was removed from the bill in committee on April 24, 2012.
Status: Passed in the House April 25, 2012. Passed in the Senate May 16, 2012. Signed by the Governor June 11, 2012.
