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The proposed constitutional amendment that would abolish property taxes in Ohio, which are used to fund schools, law enforcement and many local services.

Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens said lawmakers are still debating how best to provide property tax relief.

There are more than a dozen bills meant to help deal with property tax affordability in Ohio, but none of the big ones are close to passage.

Two Republican lawmakers want to bring a constitutional amendment on property taxes to Ohio voters, possibly this fall.

Former Ohio Tax Commissioner Tom Zaino testified before a special panel that's been looking into property tax policy.

An Ohio House bill aims to prevent big property tax hikes, flatten income taxes and change the homestead tax, but opponents say it won't help many homeowners.

But backers of the change to property tax law say it is needed to help business development in Ohio.

The bill would increase the amount of exemptions and expand income qualifications for the program.

The Ohio House rejected changes the Senate made to the bill

Backers say it will be fairer for property owners but opponents say it will have unintended consequences.