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Introduced
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
In Committee
04/20/2023
04/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
135th General Assembly (2023-2024)
Bill Summary
Proposing to amend Sections 1b, 1e, and 1g of Article II and Sections 1 and 3 of Article XVI of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to require a vote of at least 60% of the electors to approve any constitutional amendment and to modify the procedures for an initiative petition proposing a constitutional amendment.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution proposes to amend the Ohio Constitution to require a higher threshold for approving constitutional amendments. Currently, a simple majority of voters is sufficient to pass an amendment. This resolution would change that requirement to at least 60% of the electors voting on the amendment. It also modifies the procedures for initiative petitions, which are a way for citizens to propose constitutional amendments directly, and clarifies that this 60% requirement would apply to amendments proposed by the General Assembly (the state legislature) and to amendments proposed by a constitutional convention. The intent is to make it more difficult to amend the state's foundational law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (35)
Brian Stewart (R)*,
Tim Barhorst (R),
Adam Bird (R),
Thad Claggett (R),
Gary Click (R),
Rodney Creech (R),
Bill Dean (R),
Steve Demetriou (R),
Dave Dobos (R),
Ron Ferguson (R),
Thomas Hall (R),
Marilyn John (R),
Mark Johnson (R),
Kris Jordan (R),
Darrell Kick (R),
Angie King (R),
Roy Klopfenstein (R),
Brian Lampton (R),
Beth Lear (R),
Scott Lipps (R),
Susan Manchester (R),
Adam Mathews (R),
Riordan McClain (R),
Derek Merrin (R),
Melanie Miller (R),
Phil Plummer (R),
Jena Powell (R),
Nick Santucci (R),
Dick Stein (R),
Reggie Stoltzfus (R),
Jim Thomas (R),
Scott Wiggam (R),
Josh Williams (R),
Bernie Willis (R),
Tom Young (R),
Last Action
Reported - Amended: Constitutional Resolutions (on 04/20/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/hjr1 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_135/resolutions/hjr1/RH/01/hjr1_01_RH?format=pdf |
| Analysis - As Reported by House Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=20761&format=pdf |
| Fiscal Note - As Reported by House Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=20757&format=pdf |
| Fiscal Note - As Pending in House Committee | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=20746&format=pdf |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=20686&format=pdf |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=20603&format=pdf |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_135/resolutions/hjr1/IN/00/hjr1_00_IN?format=pdf |
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