Ohio 2023-2024 Regular Session

Ohio House Bill HB647

Caption

Require transfer of funds from county's dog and kennel fund

Impact

If enacted, HB 647 is expected to streamline funding processes for municipalities tasked with dog control, strengthening their capacity to implement and enforce local ordinances. It potentially allows municipalities to have adequate resources by using funds collected from dog registration fees, which are currently held by the county. This could enhance local public safety measures regarding dog management and related issues, improving overall community response to incidents involving dogs.

Summary

House Bill 647, proposed in the 135th General Assembly, aims to amend sections of the Revised Code concerning the financial oversight of county dog and kennel funds. The bill mandates that county auditors transfer certain funds from the county's dog and kennel fund to municipal corporations within the county that employ dog wardens. This adjustment intends to ensure that municipalities receive financial support to aid them in managing dog control ordinances more effectively.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment towards HB 647 appears to be supportive among municipal leaders who view the bill as a practical step towards enhancing the effectiveness of dog control policies. By ensuring that funds are allocated more directly to where they are needed, municipalities can better tackle issues related to stray dogs and public safety. However, there may be concerns from those wary about changes in how funds are distributed and whether the bill might inadvertently reduce oversight of how these funds are used.

Contention

Notable points of contention include discussions about the potential for disputes over financial responsibilities between counties and municipalities. Some stakeholders may argue that the bill could lead to varied interpretations of the use of funds or create complications in the relationship between different levels of government. Critics might also express concerns regarding whether these fiscal changes are sufficient to adequately handle the broader issues related to dog control and public safety.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OH HB247

Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogs

OH SB185

Revise dog law, including dangerous and vicious dogs

OH S2853

Establishes additional requirements for operation and oversight of animal shelters, pounds, and kennels operating as shelters or pounds.

OH SB2839

Municipal and county fire funds; increase funds transferred to by DOR from the collection of certain taxes.

OH A4920

Establishes restrictions on number of dogs kept on residential property; establishes residential kennel license for property on which owner keeps and houses 15 to 25 dogs, and inspection and maintenance requirements for residential kennels.

OH SB746

In short title and definitions, further providing for definitions; in licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for issuance of dog licenses, compensation, proof required, deposit of funds, records, license sales, rules and regulations, failure to comply, unlawful acts and penalty, for applications for dog licenses, fees and penalties, for kennels, for requirements for kennels, for revocation or refusal of kennel licenses, for dogs temporarily in the Commonwealth and for health certificates for importation; in offenses of dogs, further providing for dog bites and detentions and isolation of dogs; in dangerous dogs, further providing for court proceedings, certificate of registration and disposition, for requirements, for public safety and penalties and for construction of article; in injury to dogs, further providing for selling, bartering or trading dogs; in enforcement and penalties, further providing for enforcement of this act by the secretary and provisions for inspections and for enforcement and penalties; in sterilization of dogs and cats, further providing for definitions; and imposing penalties.

OH HB1322

In short title and definitions, further providing for definitions; in licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for issuance of dog licenses, compensation, proof required, deposit of funds, records, license sales, rules and regulations, failure to comply, unlawful acts and penalty, for applications for dog licenses, fees and penalties, for kennels, for requirements for kennels, for revocation or refusal of kennel licenses, for dogs temporarily in the Commonwealth and for health certificates for importation; in offenses of dogs, further providing for dog bites and detentions and isolation of dogs; in dangerous dogs, further providing for court proceedings, certificate of registration and disposition, for requirements, for public safety and penalties and for construction of article; in injury to dogs, further providing for selling, bartering or trading dogs; in enforcement and penalties, further providing for enforcement of this act by the secretary and provisions for inspections and for enforcement and penalties; in sterilization of dogs and cats, further providing for definitions; and imposing penalties.

OH HB5508

Relating to requiring certain transfers and disbursement of funds

OH HB07158

An Act Exempting Certain Persons Engaged In The Boarding Of Cats And Dogs From The Requirement To Obtain A License To Operate A Commercial Kennel.

OH HB2354

In short title and definitions, further providing for definitions; in licenses, tags and kennels, further providing for kennels, for requirements for kennels, for revocation or refusal of kennel licenses and for health certificates for importation; and, in enforcement and penalties, further providing for rules and regulations.

Similar Bills

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