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OH SJR1
Joint Resolution
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Louis Blessing
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending the Ohio Constitution to increase the General Assembly from 99 representatives and 33 senators to 153 representatives and 51 senators, effective January 1, 2033
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Requires voter approval at the November 3, 2026 general election, with three-fifths of each legislative chamber concurring to place the measure on the ballot
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Establishes a transition schedule where 17 current senators continue serving through December 31, 2034, while 34 new senators are elected in 2032 (26 to four-year terms, 8 to two-year terms)
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Specifies that a two-year senate term served during the transition period does not count toward term limits
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Updates redistricting provisions in Article XI to reflect the new legislative membership numbers while maintaining existing requirements for district population equality and contiguity
Legislative Description
CA: Increase the membership of the General Assembly
State and Local Government : Public Officials and Employees
Last Action
Referred to committee: General Government
1/29/2025