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OH SJR1

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Louis Blessing

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Specifies that a two-year senate term served during the transition period does not count toward term limits

  • 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

Committee Referrals

General Government1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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