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OH SB137

OH SB137
Generally prohibit use of ranked choice voting


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Introduced
07/20/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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

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