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OH SJR6

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Louis Blessing

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Origin

Senate

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Proposes to amend Article V, Article X Section 3, and Article XVIII Section 3 of the Ohio Constitution to prohibit local governments from allowing persons lacking elector qualifications to vote in local elections.

  • Requires that only U.S. citizens age 18 or older who have been registered to vote for 30 days and meet residency requirements may vote at state and local elections.

  • Explicitly states that no person lacking those qualifications shall be permitted to vote at any state or local election held in Ohio.

  • Requires county charters and municipal regulations to comply with elector qualification requirements when exercising local self-government powers.

  • Requires approval by three-fifths of members in each house of the General Assembly and a majority of state electors voting on the proposal at the November 8, 2022 general election, with immediate effect upon adoption.

Legislative Description

CA: Prohibit local government from allowing non-electors to vote

Elections

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Local Government and Elections

5/18/2022

Committee Referrals

Local Government and Elections5/18/2022

Full Bill Text

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