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OH HJR3
Joint Resolution
Status
5/20/2020
Primary Sponsor
Tavia Galonski
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AI Summary
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Proposes amendment to Section 1 of Article V of the Ohio Constitution to allow individuals to register to vote on Election Day and vote in that same election.
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Removes the 30-day pre-election registration requirement, allowing registration "at any time, including on the day of the election in which the person wishes to vote."
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Requires three-fifths majority approval by the General Assembly and submission to Ohio voters at the November 5, 2019 general election.
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Maintains existing provisions that electors who fail to vote in at least one election during any period of four consecutive years shall cease to be electors unless they register again.
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Includes gender-neutral language changes clarifying these amendments are non-substantive restatements of existing constitutional provisions.
Legislative Description
Amend constitution-permit election day voter registration
Elections
Last Action
Refer to Committee: State and Local Government
5/27/2020