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Senator George Lang — Sponsor Testimony for Am. Sub. Senate Bill 134 (June 9, 2021)

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Sponsor testimony from Senator George Lang, 4th Senate District, on Amended Substitute Senate Bill 134, the Business Fairness Act, to the House Economic and Workforce Development Committee on June 9, 2021. The testimony says the bill is nearly identical to House Bill 215, which recently passed the House by a vote of 77-17, and that the only difference is that Senate Bill 134 contains an emergency clause. It states that if an order or rule of the Health Director or the Department of Health forces a business to close or limit operations, the business may reopen or remain open if it complies with all safety precautions. It says the Senate passed the bill unanimously.

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                                   Senator George Lang
                                     4th Senate District

                 Sponsor Testimony for Am. Sub. Senate Bill 134
              House Economic and Workforce Development Committee
                                 June 9, 2021


Chairman Edwards, Vice Chair Powell, Ranking Member Upchurch, and members of the House
Economic and Workforce Development Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify
before you today on Amended Substitute Senate Bill 134 – the “Business Fairness Act”.

This legislation is nearly identical to House Bill 215, which is being sponsored by
Representatives Cross and Wilkin, and recently passed the House by a vote of 77-17. In fact, the
only difference between Senate Bill 134 and the House-passed version of House Bill 215 is that
my bill contains an emergency clause.

Fundamentally, the Business Fairness Act seeks ensure that all businesses, both small and large
alike, have the ability to operate on a level playing field during a state of emergency. The bill
states that if an order or rule issued by the Health Director or the Department of Health forces a
business to close or limit operations, then that business may reopen or remain open if it complies
with all safety precautions put in place for businesses that were allowed to continue operations.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and are vital to each of our local
communities, but many were forced to close their doors, while their large retail competitors were
permitted to remain open. This legislation will allow these businesses to stay open, provided they
meet the proper guidelines and safety standards.

During the past year, Ohio’s small businesses proved that they are willing to go above and
beyond to protect the health and safety of their customers and employees. All they ask is to be
held to the same standard as their competitors.

I should note that this legislation was passed unanimously by the Senate, and I would urge your
favorable consideration.

Chairman Edwards, thank you again for the opportunity to provide testimony today. I would be
happy to answer any questions members of the committee may have.

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