Dear Neighbor,
It's an honor to serve as your State Representative for the 63rd Ohio House District.
I invite everybody to read more about what I'm working on at the Statehouse by visiting my webpage here, or checking out my previous newsletters here.
God Bless,
Adam Bird
State Representative
Ohio's 63rd House District
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Clermont County Fair
Rep. Bird was honored to support some local student 4H projects at the Clermont County Fair. Students showcased their hands-on business learning through the experience of tracking feed, vet care, housing, equipment, and all the way to the final sale.
Rep. Bird featured on Message from the House: Placing Voter ID on the Ballot this November
House Bill 645 - Strengthen Fiscal Accountability Through Zero-Based Budgeting
Rep. Bird voted in support of House Bill 645, legislation that requires Ohio to periodically employ zero-based budgeting in the development of the state operating budget. Beginning with the 138th General Assembly, which will convene in January 2029, and each General Assembly thereafter, a portion of state agencies would be required to build their budget requests from the ground up, rather than relying on prior biennial spending levels as a starting point.
Under traditional budgeting practices, agencies typically begin with the previous budget and adjust spending upward based on inflation, growth, or new initiatives. Over time, this incremental approach can allow outdated, inefficient, or duplicative programs to continue without meaningful review. Zero-based budgeting takes a different approach by requiring agencies to justify each requested dollar based on current needs, performance, and priorities.
By requiring agencies to reexamine programs and expenditures on a regular basis, zero-based budgeting encourages careful evaluation, prioritization, and accountability, while helping to ensure that limited taxpayer resources are directed toward the most effective and essential functions of government.
House Bill 645 awaits consideration in the Ohio Senate.
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