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Jul 5, 2023 · Ohio is among the 17 U.S. states where citizens can propose constitutional amendments, according to the Council of State Governments, a nonpartisan association for state governments. (We are...
Either branch of the General Assembly may propose amendments to the Ohio Constitution. Customarily, constitutional amendments are proposed by joint resolution. A three-fifths vote in favor of the joint resolution is required for its passage.
The Ohio Constitution provides three mechanisms for amending the state's constitution—a citizen-initiated process, a legislative process, and a state constitutional convention. Ohio requires a simple majority vote (50% plus 1) for voters to approve constitutional amendments.
If a citizen feels that an issue is not addressed properly (or at all) in the Ohio Constitution, he or she can follow the procedures outlined in the Ohio Constitution and Revised Code (below) to submit a proposed constitutional amendment to the people of Ohio for a statewide vote.
RequirementActionAuthorityCreate Petitioners' CommitteePetitioners must designate a committee of ...Ohio Revised Code Section: 3519.02 (opens ...File Initial Petition With Ohio Attorney ...An initial written petition, signed by ...Ohio Revised Code Sections: 3501.05 ...Create Petitions and Gather SignaturesIn order to begin gathering signatures, ...Ohio Constitution: Article II, Section 1g ...Signature RequirementsThe total number of signatures on the ...Ohio Constitution: Article II, Section 1a ...The constitution creates three tiers—the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Ohio District Courts of Appeals, and the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas. The legislature can create additional courts as well. [23] In 1968, voters adopted the "Modern Courts Amendment" which significantly revised this article.
On May 10, 2023, the Ohio General Assembly approved a resolution to make it harder to amend the Ohio Constitution via citizen-led ballot initiatives. Ohioans will vote on this issue, State Issue 1, through a specially created August 8 election. This is an unprecedented move.
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The Ohio General Assembly also has the power to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot via a joint resolution. Click here to learn more about the procedure for a citizen - initiated constitutional amendment.
