By Warren-Clinton News |
May 8, 2024
The Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 271, a measure aimed at ending repeat ballot initiative numbering in the state. The bill, led by State Representatives Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) and Bob Peterson (R-Sabina), seeks to bring clarity and transparency to statewide ballot initiatives in Ohio. The legislation specifies that for elections taking place after November 2024, statewide ballot issues will be assigned consecutive Arabic numeral designations from the last statewide ballot issue in the previous election. This system aims to avoid repetition and...