Republicans in the Ohio House are introducing legislation that they say would deliver $3.5 billion of property tax relief to Ohioans. The comprehensive legislation called "The Property Tax Relief Now Act" combines several existing bills into one comprehensive package.

Rep. David Thomas (R-Jefferson) said Ohio’s property taxpayers need relief now.

“They have seen outlandish spikes in their property taxes while they have not seen their incomes grow and while they have seen their expenses rise,” Thomas said.

Rep. Bill Roemer (R-Richfield), who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee, said property owners in Ohio would be helped by passage of this new legislation.

"This is bold legislation that will have a significant impact on property tax reform,” said Roemer.

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