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OH HJR6
Joint Resolution
Status
11/22/2022
Primary Sponsor
Brian Stewart
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AI Summary
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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.
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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%.
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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.
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Maintains existing restrictions on initiative power regarding property tax classification and land value taxation.
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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