As used in sections 121.81 to 121.83 of the Revised Code:

Terms Used In Ohio Code 121.81

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59

(A) “Agency” means a state agency that is required to file proposed rules for legislative review under division (D) of section 111.15 or division (C) of section 119.03 of the Revised Code.

(B) “Draft rule” means any newly proposed rule and any proposed amendment, adoption, or rescission of a rule prior to the filing of that rule for legislative review under division (D) of section 111.15 or division (C) of section 119.03 of the Revised Code and includes a proposed amendment, adoption, or rescission of a rule in both its original and any revised form. “Draft rule” does not include an emergency rule adopted under division (B)(2) of section 111.15 or division (G) of section 119.03 of the Revised Code, but does include a rule that is proposed to replace an emergency rule that expires under those divisions.

Sections 121.81 to 121.83 and 121.91 of the Revised Code are complementary to sections 107.51 to 107.55 and 107.61 to 107.63 of the Revised Code.