{"id":320,"date":"2022-11-21T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T09:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/ohio\/articles\/ohio-constitutional-amendments-proposed-by-citizen-petition-since-1950\/"},"modified":"2022-11-21T09:00:48","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T09:00:48","slug":"ohio-constitutional-amendments-proposed-by-citizen-petition-since-1950","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/ohio\/articles\/ohio-constitutional-amendments-proposed-by-citizen-petition-since-1950\/","title":{"rendered":"Ohio Constitutional Amendments Proposed by Citizen Petition Since 1950"},"template":"","class_list":["post-320","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry","article_type-blog-post"],"acf":{"details":{"summary":"Citizen-led proposals to the Ohio Constitution allow Ohioans to challenge the authority of the state legislature. Direct democracy is about a check on the state legislature.","featured_image":null,"article_type":153,"authors":["{\"site_id\":\"70\",\"post_type\":\"person\",\"post_id\":281}"],"related_issues":[109,420],"related_work":false,"location":null},"sidebar":{"helper_enable_sidebar":false,"helper_media_contact":{"heading":"Media Contact","manually_enter_person":false,"person":null,"name":"","role":"","phone":"","email":""},"helper_links_downloads":{"heading":"Links & Downloads","links":null}},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":" \r\n<\/colgroup>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Year<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\r\nType<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\r\nTopic<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\r\nOutcome<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2018<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nPro-criminal justice reform with emphasis on treatment<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2017<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nDrug pricing<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2017<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nPro-crime victims\u2019 rights<\/td>\r\nPassed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2015<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nPro-Marijuana<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2012<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nRedistricting reform<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2011<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nHealthcare (anti-mandate)<\/td>\r\nPassed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2009<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nCasino gambling<\/td>\r\nPassed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2008<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nCasino gambling<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2006<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nMinimum wage<\/td>\r\nPassed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2006<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nCasino gambling<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2006<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nPro-smoking measure<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2005<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nVote by mail<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2005<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nContribution limits<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2005<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nLegislative redistricting<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2005<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nElection administration<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2004<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nDefining the word 'marriage'<\/td>\r\nPassed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2002<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nDrug treatment and incarceration<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1996<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nAuthorize the establishment of river boat casino gambling in Ohio<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1994<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nProhibit taxes on the sale or purchase of food for human consumption off the premises where sold<\/td>\r\nPassed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1992<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nLimit successive terms of office for U.S. Senator from Ohio to two terms and U.S. Representative from Ohio to four terms<\/td>\r\nPassed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1992<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nLimit successive terms of office for State Senator from Ohio to two terms and State Representative to four terms<\/td>\r\nPassed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1992<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nLimit successive terms of office for Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer of State, Attorney General, and Auditor of State to two terms<\/td>\r\nPassed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1990<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nAuthorize the license of a casino resort hotel. The City of Lorain would serve as a pilot program for potential statewide or county-by-county gaming ordinances. Taxes would be levied on the revenues.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1987<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nChange the way Ohio selects its Supreme Court and Appeals Court judges by abolishing the direct election method and replacing it with an appointment system.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1983<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nRepeal all taxes passed since 1982.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1983<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nRequire a 3\/5 majority of the General Assembly to raise taxes.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1983<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nRaise the minimum age to 21 years for the consumption of beer.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1982<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nDirect election of Public Utility Commissioners<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1981<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nAbolish the present methods of establishing general assembly and congressional districts, to create the commission for reapportionment and redistricting, and to require the commission to approve the plan which is most compact.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1981<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nAuthorize the sale of workers compensation insurance coverage by private insurance companies<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1977<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nProhibit the use of leg hold traps or any trapping device causing prolonged suffering.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1977<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nProvide that a person is entitled to vote if he or she has been registered for 30 days.<\/td>\r\nPassed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1976<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nSimplify the procedures for initiative and referendum.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1976<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nEstablish procedures for legislative hearings and approval of safety features of nuclear power plants and related facilities.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1976<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nProvide for representation of residential utility consumers in regulatory actions affecting their interests.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1976<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nLimit the rates which may be charged to residential consumers for fixed amounts of gas and electricity.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1975<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nAuthorize the issuance of bonds and notes, not to exceed $2.75 billion for capital improvements for cities, villages, counties and other subdivisions and for other capital improvements including energy facilities and heart and cancer facilities.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1975<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nRelative to the authority of the state, municipal corporations, and counties to provide assistance with respect to housing and nursing, extended care and other health facilities.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1975<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nAuthorize the issuance of bonds and notes, not to exceed $1.75 billion to be paid from an additional levy of 9\/10 of 1 cent per gallon of gasoline tax, for the development, restoration, and upgrading of highways and other transportation facilities.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1975<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nCreate and preserve jobs by the authorization of tax incentives to industrial plants.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1972<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nConditions for prohibition upon the levy of a tax on income, except a municipal income tax, or increasing the rates thereof, without the approval of a majority of the voting electors.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1965<\/strong><\/td>\r\nStatutory\r\nInitiative<\/td>\r\nAmend the school foundation program and increase taxes to support it.<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1958<\/strong><\/td>\r\nConstitutional\r\nAmendment<\/td>\r\nForbid labor contract which establish union membership as a condition for continuing employment (right-to-work)<\/td>\r\nFailed<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nInfo obtained here<\/a>.<\/strong>"}}]},"yoast_head":"\nOhio Constitutional Amendments Proposed by Citizen Petition Since 1950 - Common Cause Ohio<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/ohio\/articles\/ohio-constitutional-amendments-proposed-by-citizen-petition-since-1950\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Ohio Constitutional Amendments Proposed by Citizen Petition Since 1950\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/ohio\/articles\/ohio-constitutional-amendments-proposed-by-citizen-petition-since-1950\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Common Cause Ohio\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/ohio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/OH.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"675\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/ohio\/articles\/ohio-constitutional-amendments-proposed-by-citizen-petition-since-1950\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/ohio\/articles\/ohio-constitutional-amendments-proposed-by-citizen-petition-since-1950\/\",\"name\":\"Ohio Constitutional Amendments Proposed by Citizen Petition Since 1950 - 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