Ohio House Passes Aerospace Bill

State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) announced Dec. 11, 2013, that the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 292, which creates a committee that would study the aerospace and technology industry.

 

The Aerospace and Technology Study Committee would consist of 13 members, including three state senators, three state representatives, and one appointment by the governor. The six members from the House and Senate would then appoint six more members representing entities like the aerospace industry, the military, or academia.

 

“The creation of this study committee will help legislators and industry professionals address the issues and needs facing the aerospace industry, which is an incredibly important part of Ohio’s economy,” said Speaker of the Ohio House William G. Batchelder.

 

“The aerospace industry is a major contributor to Ohio’s economy and legacy,” Romanchuk added. “Further studying the industry and finding ways to promote it will only add to that legacy...”

 

Beginning July 2014, the committee would be tasked with providing an annual report of its findings and suggestions to the Senate President, Speaker of the House, and Governor. Specifically, the report would include strategies for promoting the industry, ideas for sharing resources, and other research and development, including R&D of unmanned aerial vehicles.

 

The bill passed the House on a vote of 90-0. HB 292 now heads to the Senate for further consideration.