SB 17 would cut food aid, Medicaid and unemployment compensation; SB 9 would arbitrarily scrap regulations Policy Matters Ohio provided written testimony against two pieces of legislation moving in the Ohio Senate today. Both would undermine the ability of the state government to fully serve all Ohioans, no matter where they live or how much money they have. Policy Matters Researcher Will Petrik testified against Senate Bill 17 before the Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee. The legislation would make it harder for Ohioans to access Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to burdensome reporting requirements and photo IDs for people who use food aid. The bill includes asset tests that would bar someone from receiving support if they own a car or their home. It would penalize Ohioans who receive unemployment compensation if the state accidentally overpays them.