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OH HJR6

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Brian Stewart

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Origin

House of Representatives

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Proposes to amend Ohio Constitution to require at least 60% of voters (instead of simple majority) to approve any constitutional amendment initiated by petition or proposed by the General Assembly.

  • Changes approval threshold for constitutional amendments in Article II (initiative and referendum) and Article XVI (General Assembly-proposed amendments and constitutional conventions) from majority to 60%.

  • Requires dual ballot questions for constitutional amendments that would allegedly create monopolies, oligopolies, cartels, specify tax rates, or confer exclusive commercial rights, with both questions needing 60% approval for amendment to take effect.

  • Maintains existing restrictions on initiative power regarding property tax classification and land value taxation.

  • Scheduled for special election on May 2, 2023, and requires three-fifths approval by both houses of the General Assembly to advance to voters.

Legislative Description

CA: Require 60% vote for initiated constitutional amendment

Elections

Last Action

Reported - Substitute: Government Oversight

12/12/2022

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight11/29/2022

Full Bill Text

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