On December 17, 2009, the Ohio House passed HB 75, the Ohio Historical Society income tax check-off, funds from which the Society will use for a competitive matching grants program for historical societies and historic preservation organizations.  The bill passed by a vote of 95 – 1.  We are very close to getting the income tax check-off enacted into law.  The next steps are for the Senate Ways & Means & Economic Development Committee to finish hearings on SB 60, the companion bill to HB 75, and vote it out of committee so that the full Senate can vote on the bill.  Please contact your state Senator today and ask him or her to support Senate Bill 60.  To find and contact your state Senator go to http://www.ohiosenate.gov/ and type in your zip code where indicated.