HB 342 – State Property Privatization Limits (2011-2012)
Link to Bill:
http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=129_HB_342Status:
FailedSummary:
HB 342 limits the conditions under which the state may sell, lease, or otherwise privatize state assets, property, or functions.
Primary Sponsors:
Rep. Driehaus (D), Rep. Pillich (D)Secondary Sponsors:
Rep. Antonio (D), Rep. Foley (D), Rep. Garland (D), Rep. Letson (D), Rep. Murray (D), Rep. O’Brien (D), Rep. R. Hagan (D), Rep. Ramos (D), Rep. Reece (D), Rep. Weddington (D)Committee:
State Government and Elections (H)LSC Legislation Status:
http://lsc.state.oh.us/coderev/hou129.nsf/House+Bill+Number/0342?OpenDocumentJurisdiction/Legislation Level:
StateOur take on this bill:
While HB 342 does not have any direct relevance to civil liberties, the ACLU of Ohio has been concerned about the privatization of a number of the state’s correctional facilities. Noting this concern, we continue to monitor some state privatization efforts.