Budget Webinars

State Budget Update Webinar
(Originally presented May 15, 2023)

Presenters: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services and Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council

This sessions cover the House’s version of the state budget bill, House Bill (HB) 33 and its impact on public libraries. Includes a discussion of our advocacy efforts and what lies ahead as the state budget process continues in the Ohio Senate.

View an archived version of this webinar  (37 minutes)

Preparing for Legislative Day Webinar
(Originally presented April 14, 2023)
Presenters: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services and Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council

This session outlines key steps to take before, during and after Legislative Day. Includes Statehouse security and parking information, advocacy tools and templates, and talking points to use with legislators.

View an archived version of this webinar  (Run time: 47 minutes)

State Budget Update Webinar
(originally presented March 31, 2023)
Presenters: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services and Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council

This session provides additional information on both House Bill (HB) 33 and HB 1 as well as OLC’s advocacy efforts at the Statehouse. Also covers plans for Legislative Day on April 26.

View an archived version of this webinar  (Run time: 38 minutes)

State Budget Update Webinar
(originally presented Feb. 24, 2023)
Presenters: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services and Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council

This session provides the latest information on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 State Budget, including all provisions impacting public libraries under the “As Introduced” version of the budget bill. Webinar will also discuss the direction of OLC’s advocacy efforts.

View an archived version of this webinar  (Run time: 64 minutes)

State Budget Advocacy Webinar 
(originally presented Feb. 8, 2023)
Presenters: Jay Smith, Director of Government and Legal Services and Michelle Francis, Executive Director, Ohio Library Council

The Ohio House of Representatives will soon begin working on the biennial state budget. This webinar discusses our plans for working with the Ohio House and Senate over the next several months and effective advocacy tools for developing relationships with legislators.

View an archived version of this webinar  (Run time: 61 minutes)