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SJR 1 Ohio Senate · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

CA: Increase the membership of the General Assembly

Summary
Proposing to amend Section 2 of Article II and Sections 1, 3, 4, and 5 of Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to increase the membership of the General Assembly to 51 senators and 153 representatives beginning January 1, 2033.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSJR 1 proposes to increase the General Assembly's membership, which will directly increase state expenditures for salaries, benefits, and operational costs, thus impacting government spending and state budgets.80% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Last action Jan 29, 2025
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Committee
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Jan 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
Offered
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bill Blessing
RRepublican
OH
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