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SJR 2

CA: Modify process for statutes proposed by initiative petition

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Blessing

Ohio bill would modify the constitutional procedures governing how citizen-initiated statutes are processed and presented to voters through ballot petitions.

Referred to committee
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Bill Summary · SJR 2

Legislative bill overview

SJR 2 proposes to modify Ohio's constitutional process for citizen-initiated statutes through initiative petitions. The bill would alter how proposed initiatives are handled before reaching voters, though specific modifications are not detailed in the basic legislative record available.

Why is this important

Initiative petitions are a direct democracy mechanism allowing citizens to bypass the legislature and propose laws directly to voters. Changes to this process affect whether ordinary citizens can effectively exercise this right and how accessible ballot initiatives remain.

Potential points of contention

  • Threshold and signature requirements: Any modification could make initiatives harder or easier to qualify for the ballot, affecting citizen participation
  • Legislative review authority: Changes might expand or limit the legislature's ability to review, modify, or block proposed initiatives before voter consideration
  • Ballot access equity: Modifications could disproportionately affect grassroots organizations versus well-funded interest groups in their ability to use the initiative process

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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