S.J.R. No. 11 Summary

• Proposes amendment to Section 13 of Article IV of the Ohio Constitution to require Senate advice and consent for gubernatorial appointments to fill Ohio Supreme Court vacancies.

• Submitted to voters at the general election on November 2, 2010, requiring approval by a three-fifths majority of both legislative houses.

• Maintains existing provisions that governor fills judicial vacancies by appointment until a successor is elected, with elections occurring at the first general election more than 40 days after the vacancy.

• Adds requirement that Supreme Court appointments specifically must be made "with the advice and consent of the senate."

• Takes effect immediately upon adoption by majority of electors voting on the proposal, repealing the prior version of Section 13.