SJR 5 Ohio Senate · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

CA: Modify process for statutes proposed by initiative petition

This bill proposes changes to how citizens in Ohio can introduce new laws through signature petitions, requiring a specific number of voter signatures to bypass the legislature and place a measure directly on the ballot. It establishes a detailed timeline and process for submitting petitions, including rules for verifying signatures and challenging their validity in court before an election. Additionally, the bill grants laws passed by voters via this process immunity from the governor's veto and prevents the state legislature from amending or repealing those laws for two years without a special majority vote.
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Nov 2024
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Nov 2024
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 6, 2024 Last action Nov 12, 2024
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