State Fiscal Highlights
· The bill's authorization to include school districts in Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) purchase contracts may increase the scope of ODOT purchase contracts for machinery, materials, supplies, and other items.
Local Fiscal Highlights
· The bill's authorization to include school districts in ODOT purchase contracts may permit school districts to purchase certain items at lower cost.
Detailed Fiscal Analysis
Under continuing law, the Director of Transportation may permit the Ohio Turnpike Commission, any political subdivision, and any state university or college to participate in contracts for the purchase of machinery, material, supplies, or other items. The bill adds school districts to the list of entities currently defined as "political subdivisions." As a result of this change, school districts may be able to purchase certain items, such as road salt, at lower cost through these Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) contracts.
