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OH HJR17

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/22/2018

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Ramos

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 15 of Article II of Ohio Constitution to require approval from three-fifths of members in each house of General Assembly.

  • Requires the affirmative vote of the representative representing a particular House district be included in majority vote to pass any bill that disproportionately affects persons, property, or activities in that district.

  • Requires the affirmative vote of the senator representing a particular Senate district be included in majority vote to pass any bill that disproportionately affects persons, property, or activities in that district.

  • Scheduled for submission to Ohio electors at the general election on November 7, 2017.

  • Amendment takes effect immediately upon adoption by majority of voters and repeals the existing version of Section 15.

Legislative Description

Require yes vote of member if bill affects member's district

State and Local Government : State Government

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Government Accountability and Oversight

6/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Government Accountability and Oversight6/5/2018

Full Bill Text

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