Dear Friends,

 Thank you for your continued support and for taking action through our alerts to encourage the Ohio House and Senate to pass HB93, our "Water Bill".

Despite significant backing, we were unable to push this important legislation across the finish line before the end of the year. Unfortunately, it got caught in the Senate Local Government Committee and was never brought to a vote.

 However, please do not view this as a setback; rather, it highlights the need for an earlier introduction and focus.

 OREIA is proud of the efforts of our legislative team and the hundreds of members who sent emails, messages, and phone calls showing support for this legislation. A special thank you to State Representatives Mark Johnson and Riordan McClain for their steadfast commitment to this commonsense issue and their invaluable support of our efforts.

 We look forward to reconnecting with you in 2025 as we regroup and continue working toward a new path forward for this legislation. Changing the unfair practice of holding property owners responsible for a resident's utility bill is a top priority in the new year.

 Thank you once again for your dedication and support.

Sincerely,

Scott Ellsworth
OREIA President