Local –
Columbus City Council Consider Rental Registry, Property Inspection Legislation
- This Monday, Council had the first reading of a residential rental property registry with exterior inspection requirements, Ordinance 0923-2026
- Ordinance Sponsor Councilmember Nick Bankston held a press conference this week detailing the legislation and indicated that the legislation will be on the agenda for passage on Monday, April 20th.
- Members and staff remain engaged in this 11th hour with policy changes to the legislation; however, can report that we’ve had positive concessions, such as removal of Point-of-Sale Inspection language and criminal penalties, among many others.
- We remain opposed.
- A full policy brief will be provided in next week’s edition of your weekly government affairs update.
City of Reynoldsburg Considering New Law for Short-Term Rentals
- The city of Reynoldsburg is exploring new rules targeting short-term rentals, like Airbnb and Vrbo.
- Reynoldsburg currently does not have any laws regulating short-term rentals.
- Columbus City Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy is hosting a public hearing Tuesday, April 21 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. to discuss potential updates to the city's short-term rental ordinances and procedures as part of his Columbus Forward Safer City Initiative.
- Staff is monitoring and engaged with council members of both municipalities and will update membership.
State –
Ohio REALTORS® Continues Fight to Protect Home Inspector Licensing in Senate
- Ohio REALTORS® continued efforts this week to defend Ohio’s home inspector license, providing testimony before the Senate Government Oversight Committee on House Bill 59 (HB 59).
- In testimony, Ohio REALTORS® urged lawmakers to maintain the current system and emphasized that it strikes the right balance between consumer protection and maintaining a strong, accessible workforce of qualified inspectors.
- Staff is monitoring and will update membership.
- Register for Ohio REALTORS® at the Rotunda slated for May 13th at the Ohio Statehouse.
IMPORTANT MAY 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION INFO
CORPAC-supported candidates for the May 2026 primary include:
Union County:
- Andrea Weaver (Republican Incumbent), Union County Auditor
- Shaun Bailey (Republican Candidate), Union County Commissioner
Franklin County:
- Michael Stinzianio (Democrat Incumbent), Franklin County Auditor
**To view your sample ballot visit the Ohio Secretary of State’s website. Once you click on your county, you’ll need enter your name then select your sample ballot to see the issues and candidates you can vote on this election.
