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OH HJR12

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ron Amstutz

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Origin

House of Representatives

131st General Assembly (2015-2016)

AI Summary

  • Proposes to repeal Sections 19 and 22 of Article IV of the Ohio Constitution as recommended by the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission
  • Eliminates the General Assembly's authority to establish courts of conciliation
  • Eliminates the Governor's authority to appoint a supreme court commission
  • Requires three-fifths approval from both houses of the General Assembly to submit the proposal to voters
  • Scheduled for voter approval at the general election on November 7, 2017, with effectiveness immediately upon majority approval

Legislative Description

Repeal Supreme Court Commission authorization

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Government Accountability and Oversight

11/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Accountability and Oversight11/16/2016

Full Bill Text

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