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HB 168 — Mark D. Fraizer, Ohio General Assembly

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Sponsor testimony on HB 168 from Mark D. Fraizer, State Representative, District 71, addressed to Chairman Edwards and members of House Economic and Workforce and Development. The testimony says the bill's areas of focus are new businesses, small businesses, local fairs, indoor entertainment venues, child care providers, and veteran's homes, and that it covers small businesses and entertainment venues. It proposes $10 million for businesses that were not eligible for previous business grants and $150 million to continue relief for small businesses from the 2019 and prior eligibility. It also proposes $20 million for theaters and entertainment venues, with grants of $10,000, $20,000, and $30,000.

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Ohio General Assembly                                                                                 Committees

 77 South High Street                                                                                 Technology &
   Thirteenth Floor                                                                                 Innovation, Chair
Columbus, Ohio 43215                                                                                 Commerce and
Phone: (614) 466-1482                                                                                     Labor
Rep71@ohiohouse.gov                                                                                     Insurance
                                                                                                    Ways and Means




                                          Mark D. Fraizer
                                         State Representative, District 71
                               ____________________________________

      HB 168 Sponsor Testimony
      Good afternoon Chairman Edwards, Vice Chairwoman Powell, Ranking Member Upchurch and
      members of House Economic and Workforce and Development, for hearing HB 168. HB 168’s
      goal is simply to support our citizens in need with existing funding, with the funding we have
      available. The areas of focus for this proposed legislation are new businesses, small businesses,
      local fairs, indoor entertainment venues, child care providers, and veteran’s homes. I will be
      speaking on the portions involving Small Businesses and Entertainment Venues.
      In supporting our new businesses, we propose $10 million in funding support to businesses that
      were not eligible for previous business grants. This is a new program formed during the
      pandemic, and will begin providing the assistance for business started on January 1st, 2020.
      These businesses have been very unlucky to miss out on previous rounds of funding assistance
      due to businesses required to have operated in 2019 to be eligible. Additionally, we are
      proposing a $150 million to continue relief for small businesses from the 2019 and prior
      eligibility. These business were previously eligible for $125 Million in funding, but due to need,
      many businesses did not receive the assistance they applied for and capable to provide essential
      assistance in the form of a one-time grant. We believe the new, and small business grants will
      bolster our state’s businesses during this difficult time, and help provide economic security in the
      post-pandemic economy for critical small businesses. These grants will be allocated from
      existing funds, as tax revenue from 2020 has seen an unexpected increase, with needs remaining
      from previous and new small businesses that should be supported. It is paramount to use our
      money to make an investment in our communities, and help our constituents have the support
      their government is capable of providing.
      One of Ohio’s cornerstone industries that has suffered greatly during the pandemic are indoor
      entertainment venues. In this proposed legislation, we would allocate $20 million to support our
      theaters, and entertainment venues; with grants of $10,000, $20,000, and $30,000. Saving our
      stages is not only important to our state’s economy, our local theaters and music venues are a
      source of pride and culture for our communities. Commonly I hear from my constituents that
      they cannot wait to return to their favorite venues, and with this assistance we can help ensure
      their venues have not disappeared.
Thank you Chairman Edwards, Vice Chairwoman Powell, Ranking Member Upchurch and
Members of House Economic and Workforce Development. Representative Loychik and I would
be happy to take any questions.

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