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OH HJR7

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/17/2024

Primary Sponsor

Scott Wiggam

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Origin

House of Representatives

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

H.J.R. No. 7 Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to be submitted to Ohio voters on November 5, 2024, titled the "American Allegiance Amendment"

  • Prohibits any person who holds citizenship in a country other than the United States from holding elected public office in Ohio or its political subdivisions

  • Requires the Secretary of State to verify citizenship status of individuals

  • Amendment takes effect immediately upon approval by a majority of voters

  • Requires three-fifths concurrence of members elected to each house of the General Assembly to advance the proposal

Legislative Description

CA: Adopt the American Allegiance Amendment

State and Local Government : Public Officials and Employees

Last Action

Referred to committee: Constitutional Resolutions

6/18/2024

Committee Referrals

Constitutional Resolutions6/18/2024

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