The Ohio House approved two bills sponsored by state Rep. David Thomas that reform property taxes.

Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, had vetoed similar legislation July 1 as part of the state budget bill. The ones, sponsored by Thomas, R-Jefferson, include key changes that delay the effective dates.

“These are strong, good reforms,” said Thomas, who represents portions of Trumbull County in the House. “Both passed with bipartisan support.”

One bill gives county budget commissions — made up of the county auditor, treasurer and prosecutor — control over tax rates and levies.

The commission would be permitted to unilaterally cut property tax rates if revenues exceed expenditures, even if voters approved ballot initiatives for that funding.

The other requires school districts to include eme

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