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Senate Passes Romanchuk Bill Providing $125 Million for Ohio's Bars, Restaurants and Lodging Businesses

March 17, 2021
Mark Romanchuk News
 
COLUMBUS—State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) today announced the Senate's unanimous passage of Senate Bill 108, his bill providing an additional $125 million of federal pandemic relief to bars, restaurants and lodging businesses across Ohio.

"It is imperative that we get these needed dollars into the hands of those desperate to financially recover from this pandemic. I am proud to join this effort with Senator Huffman and my Senate colleagues to do this as quickly as possible for those who have suffered due to the extended closures of their businesses,” said Senator Romanchuk.

To date, more than $2.5 billion in funding has been approved by the General Assembly to be distributed to Ohio’s communities and schools as they emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I am grateful that my Senate colleagues moved quickly on this bill to continue providing relief to those who need it most," said State Senator Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City), who jointly sponsored the legislation. "I trust the House and the Governor will do the same so that our businesses and communities can recover as quickly as possible from the devastating impacts of this pandemic."

Senate Bill 108 will now be sent to the House for further consideration.