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OH SB316

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Thomas

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Origin

Senate

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Delays Ohio's 2022 primary election from May 3, 2022, to June 28, 2022
  • Invalidates previously expired filing deadlines for candidate declarations and ballot issue certifications, allowing those deadlines to remain expired despite the election date change
  • Prohibits special elections on May 3, 2022, but allows them to be held on June 28, 2022, with any special elections originally scheduled for May 3 moved to June 28
  • Authorizes the Secretary of State to adjust other election administration deadlines as needed to accommodate the new date, except for candidate filing deadlines, ballot issue certification deadlines, overseas voter ballot deadlines, and deadlines falling on or after April 3, 2022
  • Declares the measure an emergency with immediate effect to give candidates and election officials sufficient time to prepare for the rescheduled primary election

Legislative Description

Delay the 2022 primary election

Elections

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Local Government and Elections

3/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Local Government and Elections3/29/2022

Full Bill Text

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