Ohio 2023-2024 Regular Session

Ohio Senate Bill SR155

Introduced
6/21/23  
Report Pass
6/12/24  

Caption

Express support for consumer choice in automotive marketplace

Impact

The implications of SR155 extend to the jobs in the automotive sector, which are vital to Ohio’s economy. The resolution cites that approximately 198,000 Ohioans work in this sector and emphasizes the risk of job losses due to shifts toward electric vehicle manufacturing, which purportedly requires fewer workers. By underscoring the potential economic risks, the resolution calls for policymakers to consider the employment ramifications alongside environmental goals, thereby seeking to protect existing jobs while addressing vehicle technology advancements.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 155 (SR155) expresses strong support for consumer choice in the automotive marketplace within Ohio. It opposes government mandates that favor particular vehicle technologies, particularly the shift from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to all-electric vehicles. The resolution highlights concerns over the financial burden such mandates could place on Ohio residents, particularly given that the median household income in Ohio is around $61,938 and the average cost of an electric vehicle exceeds $58,000. The resolution asserts that such a transition could disadvantage many people economically, especially those in lower-income brackets who may not be able to afford more expensive vehicle technologies.

Contention

Notably, SR155 presents a pivotal contention regarding regulations from both federal and state agencies. There is concern that current regulatory environments fail to adequately account for the economic impacts of transitioning to all-electric vehicles on vulnerable communities and workers. Furthermore, the resolution warns against the environmental risks associated with relying on essential minerals sourced from countries with poor environmental records. This aspect of the bill indicates a broader debate about balancing environmental responsibility with economic feasibility and local job security, highlighting the complex nature of automotive industry regulation in a changing technological landscape.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OH HR198

Express support for consumer choice in the automotive marketplace.

OH HR292

Express support for Israeli people; condemn recent attacks

OH SJR89

EXPRESSING SUPPORT

OH ACR105

Expresses support for establishment of "Farmers Bill of Rights."

OH ACR116

Expresses support for establishment of "Farmers Bill of Rights."

OH SR216

Express opposition to Issue 2; encourage Ohioans to vote against

OH SJR6

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR OFFSHORE OIL AND NATURAL GAS LEASING AND DEVELOPMENT.

OH HJR35

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR OFFSHORE OIL AND NATURAL GAS LEASING AND DEVELOPMENT.

OH HR312

Express support for Israel and demand Hamas release hostages.

OH HCR153

Expressing support for the Green New Deal.

Similar Bills

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