About Us
The Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is a nonpartisan agency providing the
Ohio General Assembly with drafting, research, budget and fiscal analysis, training,
and other services. LSC was created in 1953, primarily to conduct studies of legislative issues
during the interim periods between legislative sessions. Other duties were added
over the years.
LSC's governing authority consists of 14 members of the General Assembly, including
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate. The
Speaker and the President each appoint six additional members, with no more than
four of the appointed members from each chamber belonging to the same political
party. In an even-numbered General Assembly, the President of the Senate and the
Speaker of the House serve as the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, respectively.
In an odd-numbered General Assembly, the Speaker of the House and the President
of the Senate serve as the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, respectively.
The 14-member governing authority appoints a director who, in turn, hires additional
professional and support staff as may be required. LSC staff members include attorneys,
budget analysts, economists, research associates, and support personnel. See the
LSC Brochure for additional information on the agency.