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OH HJR13
Joint Resolution
Status
12/14/2009
Primary Sponsor
John Domenick
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Ohio Constitution Sections 1b, 1c, and 1g of Article II and Section 1 of Article XVI to require 67% of electors voting on an initiative or referendum to approve it, instead of a simple majority.
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Changes approval threshold for citizen-proposed laws submitted by initiative petition from majority to 67% of votes cast.
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Changes approval threshold for referendums (citizen petitions to reject legislation) from majority to 67% of those voting on the measure.
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Changes approval threshold for constitutional amendments proposed by the General Assembly from majority to 67% of electors voting on the amendment.
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Modernizes petition language in Section 1g by replacing gender-specific pronouns ("his") with gender-neutral language ("the signer's").
Legislative Description
As Introduced 128th General AssemblyRegular Session2009-2010H. J. R. No. 13 Representative Domenick
Last Action
To Elections & Ethics
12/14/2009