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OH SB253
Bill
Status
5/4/2010
Primary Sponsor
Eric Kearney
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AI Summary
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Allows cities and villages to petition the Secretary of State for a transition extension of up to two years when a federal census or enumeration would change their classification based on population changes.
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Municipal corporations must adopt a resolution and submit a petition within 30 days of the Secretary of State's proclamation announcing population-based classification changes.
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During the extension period, a city may direct its auditor to conduct an enumeration to determine whether it maintains city status or becomes a village, with results reported to the Secretary of State.
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The extension period begins on the date the resolution petitioning for an extension is adopted and ends on the date specified in the Secretary of State's proclamation granting the extension, not to exceed two years.
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Extensions terminate early if a proclamation is issued under section 703.011 or if a city is reduced to village status through procedures in sections 703.09 to 703.13 of the Revised Code.
Legislative Description
To allow cities and villages to retain their status as a city or village for a period of up to two years despite a change in population that otherwise determines their classification under the Ohio Constitution.
City/village-retain status as such for time after reclassifying population change
Last Action
To State & Local Government & Veterans Affairs
5/4/2010