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OH SJR3

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Paula Hicks-Hudson

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Origin

Senate

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

  • Proposes to amend Section 1 of Article V of the Ohio Constitution to allow voters to register on Election Day and vote in that same election.

  • Removes the current 30-day voter registration requirement, instead allowing registration "at any time, including on the day of the election in which the person wishes to vote."

  • Requires voter approval by majority vote at the November 7, 2023 general election before the amendment takes effect.

  • Retains other voter eligibility requirements including U.S. citizenship, age 18 or older, state/county/township/ward residency, and the four-year voting participation rule.

  • Amendment takes effect immediately upon voter approval and repeals the existing version of Article V, Section 1.

Legislative Description

CA: Permit Election Day voter registration and voting

Elections

Last Action

Referred to committee: General Government

5/17/2023

Committee Referrals

General Government5/17/2023

Full Bill Text

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