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Introduced
07/20/2023
07/20/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
135th General Assembly (2023-2024)
Bill Summary
To amend sections 3501.01 and 5747.502 and to enact sections 3505.011, 3513.141, 5747.504, and 5747.505 of the Revised Code to generally prohibit the use of ranked choice voting and to withhold Local Government Fund distributions from a municipality or chartered county that uses ranked choice voting.
AI Summary
This bill generally prohibits the use of ranked choice voting or instant runoff voting in elections and primary elections in Ohio. It also withholds local government fund distributions from any municipality or county that uses ranked choice voting. The bill amends existing laws to define these voting methods and establish penalties for their use. Additionally, it creates a new fund in the state treasury to use the money withheld from local governments for transportation safety purposes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate General Government (cont.) 3rd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party (09:30:00 4/24/2024 North Hearing Room) (on 04/24/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Government Operations
- ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/sb137 | 07/20/2023 |
| Fiscal Note - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=21910&format=pdf | 12/11/2023 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=21411&format=pdf | 09/25/2023 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/solarapi/v1/general_assembly_135/bills/sb137/IN/00/sb137_00_IN?format=pdf | 07/20/2023 |
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