PDF Version Ohio Legislative Service Commission Edward Millane Fiscal Note & Local Impact Statement
Bill:	H.B. 330 of the 128th G.A.	Date:	December 1, 2009
Status:	As Introduced	Sponsor:	Rep. Patten
Local Impact Statement Procedure Required:  No — No local cost
Contents:	Authorizes the Director of Transportation to include school districts in purchase contracts for machinery, materials, supplies, and other items

State Fiscal Highlights

· The Department of Transportation may increase the scope of their purchase contracts for machinery, materials, supplies, and other items by including school districts.

Local Fiscal Highlights

· School districts may be able to purchase certain items at lower cost through Department of Transportation contracts.

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 Department of Transportation contracts.  

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