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List of Ohio ballot measures

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This page provides a list of ballot measures that have appeared on the statewide ballot in Ohio.

List of ballot measures by year

Measures are listed in reverse-chronological order, with the most recent and upcoming elections appearing first. Tables include brief summaries, relevant topics, and the election results for each measure.

2032

See also: Ohio 2032 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResult

ACCQ

Ohio Constitutional Convention QuestionState constitutional conventionsAsks whether or not a state constitutional convention shall be held

2025

See also: Ohio 2025 ballot measures

May 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 2Bond issues; Sewage and stormwater; Local government finance and taxes; Highways and bridges; Drinking water systems; Pollution, waste, and recycling policyAllow the state to issue up to $2.5 billion in general obligation bonds to assist local governments in funding public infrastructure improvement projects

Approveda

593,691 (68%)

281,862 (32%)

2024

See also: Ohio 2024 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Issue 1Redistricting policyEstablish the Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC), a 15-member non-politician commission responsible for adopting state legislative and congressional redistricting plans
Defeatedd

2,531,900 (46%)

2,937,489 (54%)

2023

See also: Ohio 2023 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Issue 1Abortion policy; Constitutional rightsProvide that each individual has the right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions

Approveda

2,227,384 (57%)

1,695,480 (43%)

IndISS

Issue 2Marijuana lawsLegalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 years of age or older

Approveda

2,226,399 (57%)

1,666,316 (43%)


August 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 1Initiative and referendum process; Ballot measure supermajority requirements; Ballot measure processRequire a 60% vote to approve a constitutional amendment; increase the signature distribution requirement; and eliminate the signature cure period
Defeatedd

1,329,052 (43%)

1,769,482 (57%)

2022

See also: Ohio 2022 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 1Civil and criminal trials; Law enforcement; State judiciaryRequire judges to "use factors such as public safety, including the seriousness of the offense, and a person's criminal record" when setting amounts and conditions of bail

Approveda

3,107,629 (78%)

901,997 (22%)

LRCA

Issue 2Citizenship voting requirementsProhibit the state and local governments from allowing noncitizens to vote

Approveda

3,099,868 (77%)

931,205 (23%)

2018

See also: Ohio 2018 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Issue 1Drug crime policy; Civil and criminal trialsOhio Issue 1, the Drug and Criminal Justice Policies Initiative, is on the ballot in Ohio as an initiated constitutional amendment on November 6, 2018.
Defeatedd

1,623,933 (37%)

2,769,140 (63%)


May 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 1Redistricting policyOhio Issue 1, the Congressional Redistricting Procedures Amendment, is on the ballot in Ohio as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on May 8, 2018.

Approveda

1,178,468 (75%)

395,088 (25%)

2017

See also: Ohio 2017 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Issue 1Crime victims' rights; Criminal trialsAdd a Marsy's Law, a type of crime victims' rights amendment, to the Ohio Constitution

Approveda

1,921,172 (83%)

404,957 (17%)

IndISS

Issue 2Healthcare governance; Public health insurance
Defeatedd

483,983 (21%)

1,837,608 (79%)

2015

See also: Ohio 2015 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 1Redistricting policyCreate the seven-member Ohio Redistricting Commission, responsible for adopting state legislative districts

Approveda

2,126,822 (71%)

849,043 (29%)

LRCA

Issue 2Initiative and referendum process

Approveda

1,621,329 (51%)

1,537,261 (49%)

CICA

Issue 3Marijuana lawsLegalize the limited sale and use of marijuana and created 10 facilities with exclusive commercial rights to grow marijuana.
Defeatedd

1,166,692 (36%)

2,042,902 (64%)

2014

See also: Ohio 2014 ballot measures

May 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 1Bond issuesAllow the state to issue $1.875 billion in general obligation bonds

Approveda

797,207 (65%)

427,273 (35%)

2012

See also: Ohio 2012 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

ACCQ

Issue 1State constitutional conventions
Defeatedd

1,523,276 (32%)

3,248,189 (68%)

CICA

Issue 2Redistricting policyEstablish a 12-member non-politician commission responsible for adopting state legislative and congressional redistricting plans
Defeatedd

1,800,107 (37%)

3,088,414 (63%)

2011

See also: Ohio 2011 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 1State judiciary; Age limits for officials
Defeatedd

1,273,536 (38%)

2,080,207 (62%)

VR

Issue 2Labor union deductions; Collective bargaining
Defeatedd

1,373,724 (38%)

2,202,404 (62%)

CICA

Issue 3Private health insurance; Public health insurance

Approveda

2,268,470 (66%)

1,190,385 (34%)

2010

See also: Ohio 2010 ballot measures

May 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 1Public economic investment policy; Bond issuesIssue up to $700 million in bonds over five years for the Third Frontier economic development program

Approveda

1,050,278 (62%)

651,001 (38%)

LRCA

Issue 2Gambling policy

Approveda

1,154,518 (68%)

534,025 (32%)

2009

See also: Ohio 2009 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 1Bond issues; Veterans policyAuthorize the issuance of bonds to provide compensation to veterans of the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq conflicts

Approveda

2,277,521 (72%)

876,520 (28%)

LRCA

Issue 2Animal treatment lawsEstablish the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board to establish and implement standards of care for livestock and poultry

Approveda

2,020,851 (64%)

1,148,538 (36%)

CICA

Issue 3Gambling policyAuthorize one casino facility within certain cities, levy a fixed tax of 33% of gross casino revenue, and establish the distribution of tax revenue

Approveda

1,713,288 (53%)

1,519,636 (47%)

2008

See also: Ohio 2008 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 1Initiative and referendum processChange the signature deadline for initiatives from 90 days before the election to 125 days before the election

Approveda

3,397,389 (69%)

1,550,365 (31%)

LRCA

Issue 2Bond issues; EnvironmentAuthorize the issuance of bonds for environmental conservation and preservation

Approveda

3,574,294 (69%)

1,585,410 (31%)

LRCA

Issue 3Property; WaterGuarantee property owners the right to make reasonable use of ground water beneath their land and on their border

Approveda

3,631,380 (72%)

1,415,933 (28%)

VR

Issue 5Banking policy; Business regulationsRequire voters to decide whether Section 3 of H.B. 545 shall go into effect, which relates to payday lending fees, interest rates, and practices

Approveda

3,396,968 (64%)

1,943,721 (36%)

CICA

Issue 6Gambling policyAuthorize construction of a casino near Southwest Ohio and distributing tax revenue from the casino to all Ohio counties
Defeatedd

2,092,074 (38%)

3,466,574 (62%)

2006

See also: Ohio 2006 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Issue 2Minimum wage lawsRaise the minimum wage to $6.85 per hour

Approveda

2,205,929 (57%)

1,688,029 (43%)

CICA

Issue 3Education; Gambling policyPermit up to 31,500 slot machines at seven horse tracing racks and two non-track locations and establishing distribution of revenues
Defeatedd

1,753,452 (43%)

2,286,840 (57%)

CICA

Issue 4Tobacco laws; Smoking bansProhibit the smoking of tobacco in enclosed spaces except for in tobacco stores, private residences, or specifically designated areas
Defeatedd

1,450,164 (36%)

2,590,448 (64%)

IndISS

Issue 5Tobacco laws; Smoking bansProhibit the smoking of tobacco in public places and places of employment except in designated smoking areas

Approveda

2,370,314 (59%)

1,679,833 (41%)

2005

See also: Ohio 2005 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 1Public economic investment policy; Bond issues; County and municipal governanceAllow the state to issue multiple general obligation bonds for a combined $2.0 billion

Approveda

1,512,669 (54%)

1,282,571 (46%)

CICA

Issue 3Campaign financeEstablish revised limits on political contributions, outline prohibited political contributions, and require public disclosure of campaign expenditures
Defeatedd

955,334 (33%)

1,927,502 (67%)

CICA

Issue 4Redistricting policyEstablish a state redistricting commission to create legislative districts
Defeatedd

871,898 (30%)

2,005,952 (70%)

CICA

Issue No. 2Absentee and mail votingAuthorize absentee voting for all voters
Defeatedd

1,065,109 (37%)

1,840,658 (63%)

CICA

Issue No. 5Election administration and governanceEstablish a board of nine appointed members to administer statewide elections and oversee the county boards of elections
Defeatedd

854,918 (30%)

2,001,983 (70%)

2004

See also: Ohio 2004 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Issue 1LGBTQ issues; Family-related policyEstablish marriage as a union between one man and one woman

Approveda

3,329,335 (62%)

2,065,462 (38%)

2003

See also: Ohio 2003 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 1Public economic investment policy; Bond issuesAuthorize the issuance of bonds and other financial assistance to support science and technology research and development for the purpose of creating jobs and stimulating economic growth
Defeatedd

1,195,706 (49%)

1,235,323 (51%)

2002

See also: Ohio 2002 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Issue No. 1State judiciary; Law enforcementAuthorize persons charged with or convicted of illegal possession or use of a drug to choose treatment in lieu of incarceration in certain circumstances
Defeatedd

1,012,682 (33%)

2,048,770 (67%)

2000

See also: Ohio 2000 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 1Environment; Bond issuesAuthorize the issuance of bonds to finance projects for environmental conservation and revitalization purposes

Approveda

2,197,773 (57%)

1,628,716 (43%)

1999

See also: Ohio 1999 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Bonds for Public Schools and Higher Education Institutions AmendmentEducation; Bond issuesAuthorize the issuance of bonds for educational improvements

Approveda

1,303,830 (61%)

840,240 (39%)

1998

See also: Ohio 1998 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Prohibition of Mourning Dove Hunting InitiativeHunting regulationsProhibit the hunting of mourning doves
Defeatedd

1,348,533 (41%)

1,976,981 (59%)


May 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Bonds for Public Schools and Higher Education Institutions AmendmentEducation; Bond issuesAuthorize for the issuance of bonds for public-school districts and institutions of higher education
Defeatedd

708,439 (39%)

1,093,570 (61%)

LRSS

Sales Tax Increase for Public Schools and Homestead Relief MeasureEducation; Taxes; PropertyLevy a 1% sales to equally fund public schools and provide property tax relief for homesteads
Defeatedd

383,913 (20%)

1,527,536 (80%)

1997

See also: Ohio 1997 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Amend Worker's Compensation Law ReferendumWorkers' compensation lawsAmend Workers' Compensation laws and regulations
Defeatedd

1,305,040 (43%)

1,730,502 (57%)

LRCA

Bail Restrictions for Felony Charges AmendmentLaw enforcement; State judiciaryAuthorize a court to deny bail to a person charged with a felony offense

Approveda

2,168,949 (73%)

803,658 (27%)

1996

See also: Ohio 1996 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Riverboat Casino Gambling InitiativeGambling policyAuthorize river boat casino gambling in Ohio
Defeatedd

1,639,955 (38%)

2,659,075 (62%)

1995

See also: Ohio 1995 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 2County and municipal governance; Transportation; Bond issues; WaterAllow the state to issue up to $2.4 billion in general obligation bonds, including $1.2 billion for local public infrastructure and $1.2 billion for state highways

Approveda

1,408,834 (62%)

865,698 (38%)

LRCA

Limit Gubernatorial Power to Reduce Criminal Sentences AmendmentLaw enforcement; State executive official measuresLimit the governor's authority to reduce criminal sentences as prescribed by law

Approveda

1,816,213 (71%)

742,590 (29%)

1994

See also: Ohio 1994 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Crime Victim Rights AmendmentCrime victims' rightsRequire that victims of crime be afforded fairness, dignity, and respect in the criminal justice system and appropriate notice, information, access, and protection

Approveda

2,447,260 (78%)

704,650 (22%)

LRCA

Jurisdiction of Death Penalty Appeals AmendmentCivil and criminal trials; Death penalty; State judiciaryRemove jurisdiction from the courts of appeals to review death penalty cases and grant direct review by the state Supreme Court

Approveda

2,199,791 (70%)

936,323 (30%)

LRCA

Opportunities for Higher Education AmendmentEducationAuthorize the sale of tuition credits to increase higher education opportunities to Ohio residents

Approveda

1,816,087 (60%)

1,191,116 (40%)

CICA

Prohibit Taxes on Soft Drinks InitiativeFood and beverage taxes; Food policyProhibit a wholesale tax on certain beverages and a retail tax on packaging of certain beverages

Approveda

2,228,874 (66%)

1,126,728 (34%)

1993

See also: Ohio 1993 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Bonds for Enhancement of Natural Resources AmendmentParks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issuesAuthorize the issuance of bonds to improve parks and recreation areas and enhance Ohio's natural resources

Approveda

1,547,841 (61%)

1,008,172 (39%)

1992

See also: Ohio 1992 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Congressional Successive Term Limits InitiativeFederal government issuesLimit U.S. Senators from Ohio to two consecutive six-year terms and U.S. Representatives to four consecutive two-year terms

Overturned

2,897,123 (66%)

1,476,461 (34%)

ACCQ

Constitutional Convention QuestionState constitutional conventionsHold a constitutional convention
Defeatedd

1,672,373 (39%)

2,660,270 (61%)

CICA

State Executive Officials Successive Term Limits InitiativeState executive official measuresEstablish two successive terms of four years for certain executive officers

Approveda

3,028,288 (69%)

1,349,244 (31%)

CICA

State Legislative Successive Term Limits InitiativeState legislatures measuresEstablish successive term limits for state legislative officials

Approveda

2,982,285 (68%)

1,378,009 (32%)

IndISS

Toxic Chemicals Warning InitiativeTaxes; Business regulationsRequire businesses to label or warn about chemicals linked to cancer, among other changes
Defeatedd

1,007,882 (22%)

3,587,734 (78%)

1990

See also: Ohio 1990 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Funding for Housing Assistance AmendmentHousingAllow the state and political subdivisions to provide funds for housing assistance.

Approveda

1,705,528 (53%)

1,517,466 (47%)

CICA

Licensing of a Casino in Lorain InitiativeGambling policyAuthorize the licensing of a casino resort hotel in the city of Lorain.
Defeatedd

1,270,387 (38%)

2,098,725 (62%)

LRCA

Spousal Continuance for the Homestead Tax Exemption AmendmentProperty; TaxesAllow spouses of persons receiving a homestead tax exemption to continue receiving it after their spouse's death if certain criteria are met.

Approveda

2,967,935 (89%)

372,950 (11%)

1989

See also: Ohio 1989 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Lieutenant Governor Vacancies AmendmentState executive official measuresAllow the governor to nominate a replacement lieutenant governor in the case of a vacancy and require that both houses of the general assembly approve the nomination before their confirmation.

Approveda

1,641,719 (65%)

873,114 (35%)

1987

See also: Ohio 1987 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 2Transportation; County and municipal governance; Bond issues; WaterAllow the state to issue up to $1.2 billion in general obligation bonds to assist local governments in funding public infrastructure projects

Approveda

1,674,913 (71%)

689,383 (29%)

CICA

Selection of Supreme and Appellate Court Judges InitiativeState judicial selectionChange the system of selecting state Supreme Court and Appeals Court judges from a direct election system to an appointment system.
Defeatedd

878,683 (35%)

1,600,588 (65%)

LRCA

State Lottery Funds for Education AmendmentGambling policy; Public education fundingRequire all net proceeds from the state lottery to be used for education.

Approveda

1,984,905 (78%)

564,421 (22%)

1985

See also: Ohio 1985 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Bonds Issue for Coal Research and Development AmendmentFossil fuel energy; Bond issuesIssue bonds for coal research and development

Approveda

1,439,344 (64%)

807,647 (36%)

1983

See also: Ohio 1983 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Minimum Age for Alcohol Consumption InitiativeAlcohol lawsRaise the minimum age for the consumption of beer to 21 years old
Defeatedd

1,386,959 (41%)

1,965,469 (59%)

CICA

Repeal 1982 Tax Increases InitiativeTaxesRepeal all taxes passed since 1982
Defeatedd

1,452,061 (44%)

1,883,270 (56%)

CICA

Supermajority Requirement for Tax Increases InitiativeState legislative vote requirements; TaxesRequire a 3/5ths supermajority in the state legislature to increase taxes.
Defeatedd

1,354,320 (41%)

1,967,129 (59%)

1982

See also: Ohio 1982 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Bonds for Low-Cost Housing AmendmentHousing; Bond issuesAuthorize the state to issue revenue bonds to make financing available for low-cost housing

Approveda

1,827,453 (57%)

1,356,336 (43%)

CICA

Election of Members of the Public Utilities Commission InitiativeCampaign financeProvide elections for members of the Public Utilities Commission and provide public financing of their campaigns
Defeatedd

1,053,274 (33%)

2,175,893 (67%)

LRCA

Sales Tax Increase to Fund High-Speed Rail AmendmentTaxes; TransportationAuthorize the construction of a high-speed rail system and levy a 1% sales tax to fund it
Defeatedd

708,605 (23%)

2,420,593 (77%)

1981

See also: Ohio 1981 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Establishment of Reapportionment and Redistricting Commission InitiativeRedistricting policyEstablish new methods for establishing general assembly and congressional districts
Defeatedd

1,093,485 (42%)

1,513,502 (58%)

CICA

Private Worker's Compensation Insurance InitiativeInsurance policy; Labor and unionsAuthorize the sale of workers compensation insurance coverage by private insurance companies
Defeatedd

572,227 (21%)

2,164,395 (79%)

1980

See also: Ohio 1980 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Changes to State Taxes InitiativeTaxesChange taxes on personal income, real estate, corporations, and personal property.
Defeatedd

880,671 (23%)

3,000,028 (77%)

LRCA

Classification of Real Property AmendmentProperty; TaxesAuthorize the Ohio General Assembly to classify real property for tax purposes.

Approveda

1,973,344 (53%)

1,751,277 (47%)


June 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Bonds for Transportation Projects AmendmentBond issues; TransportationIssue bonds for transportation projects.
Defeatedd

815,011 (43%)

1,084,438 (57%)

LRCA

Money for Low-Incoming Housing AmendmentHousingAuthorize the state and local governments to borrow money for the purpose of constructing low-income housing.
Defeatedd

797,020 (41%)

1,137,028 (59%)

LRCA

Municipal Charter Proposal Delivered to Households or Other Methods AmendmentElection administration and governanceRequire that copies of proposed municipal or county charters be delivered to each household with a registered voter, rather than to each registered voter
Defeatedd

868,199 (48%)

956,204 (52%)

LRCA

Non-Profit Electric Utilities AmendmentUtility policyAllow non-profit organizations to become political subdivisions for the purpose of operating electric utilities and establish laws governing such political subdivisions.
Defeatedd

793,256 (41%)

1,124,596 (59%)

1979

See also: Ohio 1979 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

IndISS

Beverage Container Deposit and Pull-Tab Ban InitiativeBusiness regulations; EnvironmentRequire a $0.10 refundable deposit on beverage containers
Defeatedd

768,898 (28%)

2,019,834 (72%)

1978

See also: Ohio 1978 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Changes to Chartered County Government AmendmentCounty and municipal governanceChange the procedures for adopting, amending, and repealing charter forms of county government.

Approveda

1,297,846 (56%)

1,039,259 (44%)

LRCA

Regulations on Prison Labor AmendmentPrison work regulationsRevise regulations on prison labor and the sale of prison-made products.

Approveda

1,281,941 (54%)

1,083,814 (46%)


June 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 1Ballot measure process; Initiative and referendum process; Election administration and governanceRequire the Ohio Ballot Board to write the language for legislative and citizen-initiated ballot measures

Approveda

720,661 (66%)

379,067 (34%)

1977

See also: Ohio 1977 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Bonds for Low and Moderate Income Housing AmendmentHousing; Bond issuesAllow state and local governments to issue bonds for the construction of low and moderate income housing.
Defeatedd

1,120,885 (39%)

1,773,779 (61%)

LRCA

Limits on State Debt AmendmentState and local government budgets, spending, and financeRevise limitations on state government indebtedness.
Defeatedd

759,327 (28%)

1,999,791 (72%)

CICA

Prohibition on the Use of Certain Trapping Devices InitiativeHunting regulationsProhibit the use of leghold traps and other trapping devices that cause prolonged suffering.
Defeatedd

1,169,068 (37%)

2,027,642 (63%)

CICA

Voter Registration and Voting Eligibility InitiativeVoter registrationAllow those who have been registered to vote for at least 30 days to vote in any election and require electors to re-register to vote if they have not voted in four years.

Approveda

1,964,361 (62%)

1,225,852 (38%)

1976

See also: Ohio 1976 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Declaration of Election Results AmendmentElection administration and governanceRequire the declaration of election results for state executive officers to be at the next regular session of the general assembly.

Approveda

2,297,422 (68%)

1,103,822 (32%)

CICA

Hearings for Nuclear Power Plants InitiativeEnergy; Nuclear energyRequire public legislative hearings before the creation or expansion of nuclear power plants.
Defeatedd

1,150,360 (32%)

2,462,000 (68%)

CICA

Issue 7Initiative and referendum processReplace the signature requirement for ballot initiatives from a percentage of electors to an absolute number
Defeatedd

1,175,410 (33%)

2,407,960 (67%)

LRCA

Removal of Obsolete and Unnecessary Constitutional Provisions AmendmentDueling bans; Administration of government; Constitutional wording changesRemove certain obsolete and unnecessary constitutional provisions.

Approveda

2,284,178 (67%)

1,129,165 (33%)

CICA

Representation of the Utility Consumer InitiativeUtility policyCreate the Residential Utility Consumer Action Group to represent the interest of utility users.
Defeatedd

1,092,781 (30%)

2,557,265 (70%)

LRCA

Succession of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor AmendmentState executive official measuresEstablish rules relating to the succession of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

Approveda

2,388,184 (69%)

1,048,967 (31%)

CICA

Utility Rate Limitations InitiativeUtility policySet limits on the charged rates for gas and electricity usage.
Defeatedd

1,247,388 (35%)

2,334,816 (65%)


June 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Bonds and Loans for Energy Facilities AmendmentBond issues; EnergyAllow public industrial development bonds and loan guarantee programs for energy facilities
Defeatedd

819,424 (50%)

833,454 (50%)

LRCA

Estate Taxes and State Debt AmendmentTaxesRequire at least 50% of estate taxes be returned to their originating political subdivision and require the general assembly raise enough revenue annually to cover the state debt interest

Approveda

951,310 (58%)

699,823 (42%)

LRCA

Joint Election of Governor and Lieutenant Governor AmendmentState executive electionsProvide that the governor and lieutenant governor be elected on a joint ticket in general elections

Approveda

1,085,175 (61%)

689,244 (39%)

LRCA

Payment of Political Subdivisions' Debts AmendmentTaxes; State and local government budgets, spending, and financeRequire political divisions to make provisions for the payment of debt from taxation.
Defeatedd

675,012 (43%)

890,896 (57%)

LRCA

Provisions for Imposing Taxes and Exemptions AmendmentConstitutional wording changes; TaxesAuthorize the general assembly to consolidate taxing powers and establish how much of an estate which is exempt from taxation

Approveda

918,450 (56%)

712,489 (44%)

LRCA

Railroad Funding AmendmentTransportation; State and local government budgets, spending, and financeProvide state and local funds for the construction of rail transportation services.
Defeatedd

775,697 (45%)

953,322 (55%)

LRCA

Terms of Office and Vacancies AmendmentLocal government officials and electionsEstablish provisions relating to terms of municipal and county officers and elected official vacancies

Approveda

954,446 (59%)

668,159 (41%)

LRCA

Voter Qualifications and Privileges AmendmentVoting rights for persons with criminal convictions; Voting age policy; Residency voting requirementsEstablish provisions relating to the voting age, felony voting rights, and felons running for office

Approveda

975,196 (57%)

743,060 (43%)

1975

See also: Ohio 1975 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Bonds and Sales Tax for Capital Improvements InitiativeBond issues; TaxesIssue bonds and establish a 7/10 of one percent sales and use tax for capital improvements
Defeatedd

487,326 (18%)

2,219,093 (82%)

LRCA

Change to Candidate Name Rotation on Ballots AmendmentElection administration and governanceRemove requirement for ballot-by-ballot candidate name rotation and allowing the legislature to establish a method for ensuring reasonable equality in name placement

Approveda

1,619,219 (64%)

915,599 (36%)

LRCA

Financing of Railroad Organization AmendmentState and local government budgets, spending, and finance; TransportationAllow the state and local governments to finance the reorganization of the state's rail systems.
Defeatedd

871,726 (35%)

1,614,597 (65%)

CICA

Housing and Nursing Care Assistance InitiativeHealthcare facility funding; Public assistance programsAuthorize political subdivisions to provide assistance for health facilities
Defeatedd

869,437 (32%)

1,882,454 (68%)

CICA

Industrial Plant Tax Incentives for Jobs InitiativeTaxes; Public economic investment policyAuthorize tax incentives to industrial plants to create and preserve jobs
Defeatedd

573,874 (21%)

2,164,957 (79%)

LRCA

Regulation of Charity Bingo AmendmentGambling policyPermit the general assembly to regulate the operation of bingo for charitable purposes

Approveda

1,405,453 (54%)

1,205,009 (46%)

LRCA

Require Elections for Delegates for National Political Party Conventions AmendmentPrimary election systemsRequire delegates to national conventions of political parties to be elected by voters

Approveda

1,653,931 (65%)

906,156 (35%)

LRCA

Tax Assessment of Outdoor Recreational Land AmendmentTaxes; PropertyAllow land devoted to outdoor reaction to be valued for tax purposes at its current value for recreational use
Defeatedd

1,014,425 (40%)

1,539,423 (60%)

CICA

Transportation Bonds and Gas Tax InitiativeTaxes; Transportation; Bond issuesAuthorize bonds and the levy of a 9/10 of one cent per gallon gasoline tax for transportation development
Defeatedd

439,041 (16%)

2,304,854 (84%)

1974

See also: Ohio 1974 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Authorization of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for Preservation AmendmentPublic economic investment policy; Bond issuesAuthorize public industrial development revenue bonds for the preservation of existing jobs, environmental sustainability, and electric and gas utility services

Approveda

1,613,444 (65%)

882,778 (35%)

LRCA

Eliminate Superintendent of Public Works AmendmentAdministrative organization; State executive powers and dutiesRepeal the requirement that the governor appoint a Superintendent of Public Works

Approveda

1,463,408 (60%)

995,478 (40%)

LRCA

Homestead Tax Reduction for Disabled Residents AmendmentProperty; TaxesPermit laws that reduce estate taxes on the homesteads of permanently disabled residents

Approveda

2,266,355 (82%)

492,813 (18%)


May 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Issue 1State legislatures measures; Salaries of government officialsEqualize the compensation of public officers and members of the general assembly
Defeatedd

611,726 (45%)

747,518 (55%)

LRCA

Issue 2State executive official measures; Salaries of government officials; State legislatures measuresPermit compensation increases for public officers who have more than two years left in their term
Defeatedd

365,921 (27%)

992,978 (73%)

LRCA

Issue 3Election administration and governance; Ballot measure process; Initiative and referendum processProvide for the Ohio Ballot Board and require the Board to prepare language for constitutional amendments

Approveda

964,885 (72%)

376,022 (28%)

1973

See also: Ohio 1973 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Administration and Organization of the State Courts AmendmentState judiciaryRevise provisions relating to the administration and organization of the state court system.

Approveda

1,317,379 (63%)

778,466 (37%)

LRCA

Bonds for Vietnam War Veterans AmendmentBond issues; Veterans policyAuthorize up to $300 million in bonds for payments to veterans of the Vietnam War.

Approveda

1,650,120 (72%)

647,629 (28%)

LRCA

Income Amount Exempt from Taxation AmendmentTaxesAllow for a new amount of income to be exempted from income taxation.

Approveda

1,299,882 (60%)

883,123 (40%)

LRCA

Tax Assessments of Agricultural Lands AmendmentTaxes; PropertyPermit agricultural land to be evaluated for its agricultural use when assessed for tax purposes.

Approveda

1,810,630 (76%)

567,189 (24%)


May 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Administration of the General Assembly AmendmentState legislatures measuresModify rules regarding administration, organization, and procedures of the general assembly.

Approveda

680,870 (54%)

572,980 (46%)

LRCA

Amendments to Court Rules AmendmentState judiciaryAllow the General Assembly to amend court practices and procedures set by the state Supreme Court.
Defeatedd

580,106 (46%)

679,223 (54%)

LRCA

Authorization of a State Lottery AmendmentGambling policyAllow a state lottery and put the funds from it into the state's General Revenue Fund.

Approveda

973,956 (64%)

547,655 (36%)

LRCA

Disqualifications for Public Office AmendmentState legislative elections; Ethics rules and commissions; Campaign financeRepeal the provisions that prohibit those convicted of embezzling public funds from holding public office and that require public money that one holds to be disbursed prior to one holding a seat in the General Assembly.
Defeatedd

530,232 (38%)

848,743 (62%)

LRCA

Judicial Compensation AmendmentSalaries of government officials; State judiciaryAllow compensation of judges to be set by law and to not be decreased during a judge's term.
Defeatedd

646,384 (49%)

677,787 (51%)

LRCA

Supreme Court Commission AmendmentState judiciaryRepeal the appointment of a Supreme Court Commission.
Defeatedd

563,919 (45%)

692,623 (55%)

LRCA

Taking of Property of Sewer and Water Lines AmendmentEminent domain policy; WaterPermit the taking of private property for sewer and water lines prior to the payment for such property.
Defeatedd

405,035 (29%)

993,245 (71%)

1972

See also: Ohio 1972 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

ACCQ

Constitutional Convention QuestionState constitutional conventionsHold a convention to revise, alter or amend the constitution
Defeatedd

1,291,267 (38%)

2,142,534 (62%)

CICA

Voter Approval of Income Tax Levies and Increases InitiativeTaxesRequire any income tax levy or increase passed by the General Assembly to be approved by a majority of voters.
Defeatedd

1,164,653 (31%)

2,571,516 (69%)

1971

See also: Ohio 1971 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Publication of Ballot Measures in NewspapersBallot measure processAuthorize the state to publish copies of ballot measures in newspapers, rather than sending copies to voters

Approveda

1,645,961 (65%)

900,549 (35%)

1970

See also: Ohio 1970 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Homestead Tax Reduction for Seniors AmendmentProperty; TaxesReduce homestead taxes for those 65 years of age and older.

Approveda

2,115,557 (75%)

711,761 (25%)

LRCA

Newspaper Notice of Municipal Charter Amendments AmendmentLocal government officials and electionsAllow notices for municipal charters to be published in newspapers instead of requiring them to be mailed.

Approveda

1,326,818 (52%)

1,212,814 (48%)

LRCA

Residency Requirement for Voters AmendmentResidency voting requirementsReduce the voter residency requirement from one year to six months.

Approveda

1,702,600 (61%)

1,073,058 (39%)

1969

See also: Ohio 1969 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Elimination of Special Elections for State Office Vacancies with Less Than One Year Remaining AmendmentState executive electionsEliminate short-term elections of state officers to fill vacancies when the remainder of the term is less than one year.

Approveda

1,432,960 (64%)

795,813 (36%)

LRCA

Lower the Voting Age to 19 AmendmentVoting age policyLower the voting age from 21 to 19
Defeatedd

1,226,592 (49%)

1,274,334 (51%)

1968

See also: Ohio 1968 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Bonds for Transportation Improvements AmendmentBond issues; TransportationIssue up to $500,000,000 in bond for transportation improvements.

Approveda

1,732,512 (53%)

1,550,959 (47%)

LRCA

Homestead Tax Exemption AmendmentTaxes; PropertyEstablish an exemption from the homestead tax for homeowners 65 years of age and older.
Defeatedd

1,382,016 (43%)

1,825,615 (57%)


May 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Legislative Authority Over Funds from Sale or Disposal of State-Granted Educational and Religious Lands AmendmentState legislatures measures; State and local government budgets, spending, and financeAllow the general assembly to decide how funds from the disposition of state educational and religious property be spent.

Approveda

847,861 (55%)

695,368 (45%)

LRCA

Operation of the Judicial System AmendmentState judiciaryReorganize the judicial system and revise provisions relating to the operation of the judicial system.

Approveda

925,481 (62%)

556,530 (38%)

LRCA

Vacancies in the State House of Representatives AmendmentState legislatures measuresEstablish a method for filling vacant state House of Representative seats

Approveda

1,020,500 (68%)

487,938 (32%)

1967

See also: Ohio 1967 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

State Legislative Redistricting AmendmentRedistricting policy; State legislatures measuresCreate legislative districts and establish procedures for apportioning such districts.

Approveda

1,315,736 (59%)

908,010 (41%)


May 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Creation of the Ohio Bond Commission AmendmentAdministration of government; Bond issuesCreate the Ohio Bond Commission.
Defeatedd

508,364 (33%)

1,022,078 (67%)

LRCA

State Legislative Redistricting AmendmentRedistricting policyApportion the general assembly into single-member state legislative districts and establish a method for apportioning districts every ten years.
Defeatedd

699,021 (45%)

850,068 (55%)

1965

See also: Ohio 1965 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Creation of a Local Urban Service Authority AmendmentCounty and municipal governanceAllow electors to vote on the creation of a local Urban Service Authority.
Defeatedd

892,657 (40%)

1,346,597 (60%)

LRCA

Judges Serving on Multiple Courts AmendmentState judiciaryAuthorize judges in counties with a population of less than 40,000 to serve on more than one court

Approveda

1,194,966 (53%)

1,073,671 (47%)

IndISS

Tax Increase for School Foundation Program AmendmentTaxes; EducationRecalculate the School Foundation Program and guarantee loans to residents attending institutions of higher education
Defeatedd

805,762 (32%)

1,717,724 (68%)


May 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Funds for Industrial Development AmendmentPublic economic investment policyGuarantee funds for industrial development.

Approveda

711,031 (57%)

542,802 (43%)

LRCA

Guarantees of High Education Loans AmendmentEducationProvide guarantees of loans for higher education.

Approveda

847,927 (66%)

438,945 (34%)

LRCA

House of Representatives Redistricting AmendmentRedistricting policy; State legislatures measuresProvide for the apportionment of the House of Representatives
Defeatedd

595,288 (47%)

681,823 (53%)

LRCA

Issuance of Development Bonds AmendmentBond issues; Public economic investment policyAuthorize the state to borrow up to $290,000,000 and issue state bonds for development purposes until December 31, 1970

Approveda

715,642 (57%)

548,557 (43%)

1964

See also: Ohio 1964 ballot measures

May 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Debt Limit Increase for Highways AmendmentTransportation; Bond issuesRaise the public debt limit to $500,000 to permit the state to issue bonds for highways

Approveda

1,011,817 (65%)

538,684 (35%)

1963

See also: Ohio 1963 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Debt Limit Increase for Public Improvements AmendmentBond issuesRaise the public debt limit by $250,000 to permit the state to issue bonds for public improvements

Approveda

1,397,971 (60%)

922,687 (40%)

1962

See also: Ohio 1962 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Limit of State Commercial Powers on Sundays InitiativeBusiness regulations; Sunday regulationsLimit the power of the state to limit the sale of goods on Sundays
Defeatedd

1,274,792 (43%)

1,697,433 (57%)

1961

See also: Ohio 1961 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Continuity of Government in Emergencies AmendmentGovernment continuity policyProvide for means of a continuity of governmental operation in emergencies caused by enemy attack

Approveda

1,394,429 (73%)

516,992 (27%)

LRCA

Methods for Filling General Assembly Vacancies AmendmentState legislatures measuresProvide for a different method of filling vacancies in the General Assembly

Approveda

1,251,105 (66%)

650,064 (34%)

LRCA

Militia Age of Service and Use in Disasters AmendmentState National Guard and militia; State executive official measures; Military service policyExtend the age limits for serving in the state militia to 17-67 and provide that the governor can call forth the militia during a disaster

Approveda

947,130 (50%)

944,705 (50%)

LRCA

Senate Advisement and Consent for Gubernatorial Appointments AmendmentAdministration of government; State legislatures measures; State executive official measuresAllow the Ohio State Senate to advise and consent to any appointments made by the Ohio Governor.[

Approveda

1,168,831 (65%)

642,512 (35%)

1959

See also: Ohio 1959 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Judges for the Court of Appeals AmendmentState judiciaryAllow the Ohio General Assembly to add judges to the Ohio Court of Appeals when needed.

Approveda

1,028,914 (56%)

809,957 (44%)

LRCA

Sale of Water and Sewage Services AmendmentCounty and municipal governance; Utility policyRemove the limitation on the sale of water and sewage services by municipalities outside their corporate limits.

Approveda

1,085,378 (58%)

775,610 (42%)

1958

See also: Ohio 1958 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Formation of Metropolitan Federations AmendmentAdministration of government; County and municipal governancePermit the electors of Ohio counties to form metropolitan federations.
Defeatedd

1,108,383 (44%)

1,410,277 (56%)

CICA

Right-to-Work Law InitiativeRight-to-work lawsForbid labor contracts from establishing union membership as a condition for achieving or continuing employment.
Defeatedd

1,160,324 (37%)

2,001,512 (63%)

1957

See also: Ohio 1957 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Allow Appointment of Unqualified Electors to State Office AmendmentAdministration of governmentAllow the appointment of people to state office who do not have the qualifications necessary to be an elector in Ohio
Defeatedd

696,372 (40%)

1,040,638 (60%)

LRCA

Form and Powers of County Government AmendmentCounty and municipal governanceAllow electors in counties to approve changes relating to the form and powers of their county government.

Approveda

832,912 (51%)

799,094 (49%)

LRCA

Presidential Election Voting Eligibility AmendmentResidency voting requirementsAllow new residents of Ohio who do not meet the yearlong residency requirement to vote for president and vice president under certain criteria.

Approveda

1,072,396 (62%)

658,244 (38%)

1956

See also: Ohio 1956 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Compensation for Veterans of the Korean Conflict AmendmentBond issues; Veterans policyAllow for the issuance of up to $30,000,000 in bonds for providing compensation to those who served in the Korean conflict.

Approveda

2,202,510 (71%)

889,245 (29%)

LRCA

Senate Term Length AmendmentState legislatures measuresEstablish four-year terms for members of the Ohio state Senate.

Approveda

1,636,449 (57%)

1,214,643 (43%)

1955

See also: Ohio 1955 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Bonds for Infrastructure AmendmentBond issuesIssue up to $150,000,000 in bonds for infrastructure projects.

Approveda

1,154,976 (56%)

909,030 (44%)

LRCA

Changes to Judicial Salaries AmendmentState judiciary; Salaries of government officialsAllow the salaries of certain judicial officers to be increased or decreased during their term of office.
Defeatedd

849,677 (43%)

1,107,646 (57%)

LRCA

Changes to Officers' Salaries AmendmentSalaries of government officialsAllow the salary of any government officer to be changed during their term of office.
Defeatedd

793,384 (41%)

1,142,738 (59%)

IndISS

Increase of Unemployment Benefits InitiativePublic assistance programsIncrease unemployment benefits.
Defeatedd

865,326 (37%)

1,481,339 (63%)

1954

See also: Ohio 1954 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Four-Year Terms for the State Legislature AmendmentState legislatures measuresEstablish a four-year term for members of the state Senate and House of Representatives.
Defeatedd

945,373 (47%)

1,081,099 (53%)

LRCA

Term Limits for Executive Officials AmendmentState executive official measuresEstablish four year term limits for certain executive officials and limit the governor to two successive terms.

Approveda

1,165,650 (56%)

933,716 (44%)

1953

See also: Ohio 1953 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Bonds for the Highway System AmendmentTransportation; Bond issuesIssue up to $500,000,000 in bonds for the highway system.

Approveda

1,035,869 (60%)

676,496 (40%)

LRCA

Creation of State Board of Education AmendmentAdministration of government; EducationCreate a State Board of Education with the ability to appoint a Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Approveda

913,134 (57%)

693,624 (43%)

LRCA

Removal of Constitutional Section Regarding Militia Officers AmendmentState National Guard and militia; Elections and campaignsRepeal a section of the state constitution relating to the election of militia officers.

Approveda

755,725 (55%)

622,245 (45%)

LRCA

Removal of Obsolete Provision Relating to Holding Elective Office AmendmentConstitutional wording changesRemove an obsolete constitutional provisions relating to holding an elective office.

Approveda

835,195 (63%)

493,099 (37%)

LRCA

Remove Racial Qualification for State Militia Service AmendmentMilitary service policy; Constitutional wording changes; Race and ethnicity issuesProvide that all male citizens, without reference to race, are eligible for militia duty

Approveda

905,059 (58%)

650,567 (42%)

LRCA

Repeal of Obsolete Judicial Constitutional Provisions AmendmentConstitutional wording changes; State judiciaryRepeal obsolete constitutional provisions relating to the courts.

Approveda

789,511 (59%)

541,477 (41%)

LRCA

Repeal of World War I Veteran Bonus AmendmentVeterans policyRepeal the World War i veterans bonus from the state constitution.

Approveda

984,014 (61%)

616,113 (39%)

LRCA

Repeal State Constitutional Language Conflicting with U.S. Constitution AmendmentConstitutional wording changes; Federal government issuesEliminate language in the Ohio Constitution at conflict with the U.S. Constitution

Approveda

1,004,862 (71%)

405,210 (29%)

LRCA

Women's Eligibility for Office Provision Removal AmendmentElections and campaigns; Sex and gender issuesRemove a provision restricting the eligibility of women to hold offices from the state constitution.

Approveda

1,092,268 (69%)

500,380 (31%)

1952

See also: Ohio 1952 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

ACCQ

Constitutional Convention InitiativeState constitutional conventionsCall for a state constitutional convention
Defeatedd

1,020,235 (34%)

1,977,313 (66%)

1951

See also: Ohio 1951 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

County Probate Judges AmendmentState judiciary; County and municipal governanceAllow for counties to have more than one probate judge.

Approveda

875,083 (56%)

696,672 (44%)

1949

See also: Ohio 1949 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

County Probate Judges AmendmentState judiciary; County and municipal governanceAllow counties to have more than one probate judge.
Defeatedd

874,291 (50%)

876,647 (50%)

IndISS

Manufacture and Sale of Colored Oleomargarine InitiativeFood policy; Business regulationsAllow the manufacture and sale of colored oleomargarine.

Approveda

1,282,206 (62%)

799,473 (38%)

CICA

Voting for Individual Candidates InitiativeElection administration and governanceRequire voters to individually select the candidates they wanted to vote for and remove the "straight ticket" option from ballots.

Approveda

1,007,693 (57%)

750,206 (43%)

1947

See also: Ohio 1947 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Adjustment of Terms and Compensation of Probate Judges AmendmentState judiciary; Salaries of government officialsEstablish six-year terms for judge of the probate court and change provisions relating to their compensation

Approveda

855,106 (55%)

692,061 (45%)

LRCA

Bonds for Payments to World War II Veterans AmendmentBond issues; Veterans policyIssue bonds to fund payments to World War II veterans and their survivors.

Approveda

1,497,804 (76%)

478,701 (24%)

LRCA

Increase to the Membership of the Sinking Fund Commission AmendmentAdministration of governmentIncrease the membership of the state Sinking Fund Commission to include other executive officers

Approveda

782,158 (51%)

762,129 (49%)

CICA

Use of Motor Vehicle License and Gas Taxes InitiativeTransportation; TaxesProhibit the expenditure of money from motor vehicle license taxes and gasoline taxes on uses other than highways and related purposes.

Approveda

1,037,650 (61%)

669,718 (39%)

1944

See also: Ohio 1944 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Revision of Judicial Jurisdiction and Procedures AmendmentState judiciaryRevise judicial procedures and jurisdictions and provide means for laws to be passed relative to the qualifications of court of appeals judges

Approveda

1,279,216 (67%)

633,813 (33%)

LRCA

Supreme Court Temporary Judges Amendment (1944)State judiciaryAllow appeals court judges to temporarily stand in place of absent supreme court judges if they are unable to serve

Approveda

1,429,635 (70%)

611,276 (30%)

1942

See also: Ohio 1942 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Methods for Appointing Judicial Vacancies AmendmentState judiciaryProvide methods for the appointment of vacant judge positions

Approveda

954,704 (68%)

448,981 (32%)

1939

See also: Ohio 1939 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Adjustment of Civil Service Provisions ReferendumCivil serviceAdjust civil service commission provisions and benefits
Defeatedd

634,269 (36%)

1,132,279 (64%)

CICA

Establishment of Old Age Pensions InitiativePublic assistance programs; Public employee retirement fundsProvide pensions to those over the age of 60
Defeatedd

464,670 (23%)

1,546,207 (77%)

LRCA

Establishment of State Board of Education AmendmentEducation; Administration of governmentReplace the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction with the State Board of Education
Defeatedd

747,545 (40%)

1,137,054 (60%)

CICA

Initiative and Referendum Signature Requirements InitiativeInitiative and referendum processReplace the signature requirements based on electors with flat signature requirements - 100,000 for constitutional amendments and 50,000 for statutes
Defeatedd

406,612 (21%)

1,485,919 (79%)

1938

See also: Ohio 1938 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Judicial Appointment InitiativeCounty and municipal governance; State judiciaryProvide for the original appointment of judges to the supreme court and establishing a method for voters to adopt or rescind appointment procedures for lower courts
Defeatedd

621,011 (33%)

1,237,443 (67%)

1936

See also: Ohio 1936 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Prohibition of the Taxation of Food InitiativeState legislative authority; Food policy; Food and beverage taxesProhibit the levy or collection of excise taxes on the sale or purchase of food for human consumption

Approveda

1,585,327 (69%)

719,966 (31%)

LRCA

Stockholder Liability AmendmentBusiness regulations; Banking policyEliminate the liability of individual stockholders of corporations authorized to receive money or deposits

Approveda

1,078,170 (57%)

824,968 (43%)

1934

See also: Ohio 1934 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Gas Tax InitiativeTaxes; TransportationRequire motor vehicle fuel excise taxes on public thoroughfares be measured by a sum per gallon and limiting the amount to three cents per gallon
Defeatedd

760,589 (47%)

859,525 (53%)

CICA

Motor Vehicle Tax InitiativeTransportation; TaxesProhibit motor vehicles from being taxed as property on which license taxes have already been imposed
Defeatedd

825,157 (48%)

883,373 (52%)

1933

See also: Ohio 1933 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

County Home Rule Ability InitiativeCounty and municipal governanceAllow for county home rule.

Approveda

846,594 (53%)

742,925 (47%)

CICA

Mill Tax Limitation on Real Estate InitiativeProperty; TaxesEstablish a ten mill tax limitation on real estate.

Approveda

979,061 (60%)

661,151 (40%)

IndISS

Old Age Pensions InitiativePublic employee retirement funds; Public assistance programsProvide pensions to aged persons under certain circumstances.

Approveda

1,388,860 (73%)

526,221 (27%)

LRCA

Repeal State Alcohol Prohibition AmendmentAlcohol lawsRepeal the state prohibition of alcohol.

Approveda

1,250,923 (68%)

578,035 (32%)

1932

See also: Ohio 1932 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

ACCQ

Constitutional Convention QuestionState constitutional conventionsHold a convention to revise, alter or amend the Constitution
Defeatedd

853,619 (45%)

1,056,855 (55%)

1931

See also: Ohio 1931 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Bonds for Welfare Institutions AmendmentPublic assistance programs; Bond issuesAuthorize up to $7,500,000 in bonds for welfare institutions.
Defeatedd

487,459 (39%)

766,057 (61%)

1930

See also: Ohio 1930 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Income and Inheritance Taxes to Local Jurisdictions AmendmentTaxes; County and municipal governanceRequire at least 50% of income and inheritance taxes be returned to the local jurisdiction where the income or inheritance tax comes from.

Approveda

930,914 (62%)

574,017 (38%)

1929

See also: Ohio 1929 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Real Property Taxation AmendmentProperty; TaxesAuthorize classification of property for tax purposes and provide for a 15 mill tax limit on real estate.

Approveda

710,538 (58%)

510,874 (42%)

1928

See also: Ohio 1928 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Changes to Judicial Compensation InitiativeState judiciary; Salaries of government officialsApply changes to judicial compensation to all judges, regardless of if they are already holding office.
Defeatedd

704,248 (37%)

1,197,324 (63%)

1927

See also: Ohio 1927 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

Compensation for Justices of the Peace and Mayors ReferendumSalaries of government officialsEstablish fees of Justices of the Peace and Constables
Defeatedd

438,458 (32%)

916,016 (68%)

IndISS

State Board of Chiropractic Examiners InitiativeComplementary and alternative healthcare; Healthcare governanceEstablish a State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Defeatedd

522,612 (41%)

765,093 (59%)

1926

See also: Ohio 1926 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Elimination of the Compulsory Primary Election for Delegates InitiativeElections and campaignsEliminate the compulsory primary election for delegates to national political party conventions.
Defeatedd

405,152 (35%)

743,313 (65%)


August 10

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Special Property Tax Assessments for Public Improvement Projects AmendmentProperty; Public economic investment policy; Taxes; County and municipal governanceAuthorize municipalities to adjust assessments on property that benefits from public improvements to pay for public improvements.
Defeatedd

234,754 (40%)

352,301 (60%)

1925

See also: Ohio 1925 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Indebtedness Limitations for Political Subdivisions AmendmentState and local government budgets, spending, and financePlace restrictions on the incurring of indebtedness by political subdivisions.
Defeatedd

450,218 (46%)

535,251 (54%)

LRCA

Taxation of Real Estate, Tangible Property, and Intangible Property AmendmentProperty; TaxesEstablish uniform taxation rules on all real estate and tangible property and establish taxation on intangible property.
Defeatedd

435,944 (47%)

501,221 (53%)

LRCA

Term Lengths for Executive and Elective County Officials AmendmentCounty and municipal governance; State executive official measuresEstablish term lengths for a variety of executive and elective county offices.
Defeatedd

325,451 (37%)

543,183 (63%)

1923

See also: Ohio 1923 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Industrial Commission Authority AmendmentAdministration of government; Labor and unionsChange the Workmen's Compensation Law to increase the authority of the Industrial Commission.

Approveda

588,851 (53%)

528,572 (47%)

VR

Property Tax Assessment and Office of the Elective Assessor ReferendumTaxes; County and municipal governance; PropertyEstablish the county as the unit for tax assessment of personal property and abolish the elected assessor.
Defeatedd

231,152 (23%)

765,163 (77%)

LRCA

Publication of Ballot Measures in NewspapersBallot measure processAuthorize the state to publish copies of ballot measures in newspapers, rather than sending copies to voters
Defeatedd

351,513 (42%)

493,786 (58%)

LRCA

Remove White Racial Qualification from Voter Requirements AmendmentRace and suffrageRemove "white male" from the voter eligibility provision of the state constitution.

Approveda

536,762 (56%)

421,744 (44%)

IndISS

State Old Age Pension InitiativePublic assistance programs; Public employee retirement fundsEstablish a state old age pension, the State Pension Commission, and the County Boards of Welfare and establish qualifications for the state old age pension.
Defeatedd

390,599 (33%)

777,351 (67%)

VR

Tax Levies, Bond Issuance, and Local Budgets ReferendumBond issues; State and local government budgets, spending, and finance; TaxesAmend laws for levying taxes and issuing bonds and create a budget system for local expenditures.
Defeatedd

367,277 (34%)

728,087 (66%)

1922

See also: Ohio 1922 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Allow Home Consumption of Alcohol InitiativeAlcohol lawsAllow for personal use of alcohol in homes
Defeatedd

719,050 (44%)

908,522 (56%)

CICA

Debt Limits for Political Subdivisions InitiativeState and local government budgets, spending, and financeEstablish debt limits for political subdivisions.
Defeatedd

499,203 (42%)

691,471 (58%)

CICA

Tax Limitations InitiativeTaxesLimit tax rates to 15 mills, allow additional levies with voter approval, and limit the state tax rate to one mill.
Defeatedd

475,740 (40%)

720,237 (60%)

1921

See also: Ohio 1921 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Bonds for World War I Veterans AmendmentBond issues; Veterans policyAllow for the issuance of bonds for paying World War I veterans $10 of each month of their service.

Approveda

949,109 (75%)

324,447 (25%)

LRCA

Establishment of a Poll Tax AmendmentTaxesAllow the General Assembly to establish a poll tax.
Defeatedd

244,509 (27%)

672,581 (73%)

LRCA

Senate Redistricting AmendmentRedistricting policy; State legislatures measuresReapportion the Senate into 26 districts
Defeatedd

336,574 (39%)

518,524 (61%)

1920

See also: Ohio 1920 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

VR

State Alcohol Prohibition ReferendumAlcohol lawsEstablish the state prohibition of alcohol and provide for the enforcement of such prohibition.

Approveda

1,062,470 (58%)

772,329 (42%)

1919

See also: Ohio 1919 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Classification of Property for Taxation AmendmentProperty; TaxesEstablish a system of classification of property for taxation purposes.
Defeatedd

439,987 (46%)

517,245 (54%)

CICA

Definition of Intoxicating Liquor to Exclude Certain Beverages InitiativeAlcohol lawsDefine intoxicating liquor as not including beverages with 2.75% or less alcohol by weight
Defeatedd

474,907 (48%)

504,688 (52%)

VR

Ratification of Eighteenth Amendment (Prohibition) of U.S. Constitution ReferendumFederal government issues; Alcohol lawsUphold the state legislature’s ratification of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which established federal prohibition on alcohol
Defeatedd

499,971 (50%)

500,450 (50%)

CICA

Repeal State Alcohol Prohibition InitiativeAlcohol lawsRepeal the statewide prohibition on alcohol
Defeatedd

454,933 (48%)

496,876 (52%)

VR

State Alcohol Prohibition ReferendumAlcohol lawsEstablish the state prohibition of alcohol and provide for the enforcement of such prohibition.
Defeatedd

474,078 (49%)

500,812 (51%)

1918

See also: Ohio 1918 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Alcohol Prohibition InitiativeAlcohol lawsProhibit the sale and manufacture of intoxicating liquors

Approveda

463,354 (51%)

437,895 (49%)

LRCA

Laws Against the Double Taxation of Property AmendmentTaxes; PropertyAllow for the passage of a law that prevents double taxation resulting for the taxation of both real estate and the mortgage on the real estate

Approveda

479,420 (56%)

371,176 (44%)

CICA

Property Classification for Taxation Purposes InitiativeProperty; TaxesAllow the General Assembly to classify property for taxation purposes

Approveda

336,616 (53%)

304,399 (47%)

CICA

Veto Referendums on Legislative Ratification of Federal Constitutional Amendments InitiativeFederal government issues; Initiative and referendum processAllow veto referendums on the General Assembly's actions regarding the ratification of federal constitutional amendments

Approveda

508,282 (62%)

315,030 (38%)

1917

See also: Ohio 1917 ballot measures

November 6

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Alcohol Prohibition InitiativeAlcohol lawsProhibit the sale and manufacture for sale of alcohol
Defeatedd

522,590 (47%)

588,382 (53%)

VR

Women's Suffrage in Presidential Elections ReferendumSex and gender issues; Women's suffrageProvide for women's suffrage in presidential elections
Defeatedd

422,282 (43%)

568,382 (57%)

1915

See also: Ohio 1915 ballot measures

November 2

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Alcohol Prohibition InitiativeAlcohol lawsProhibit the sale and manufacture for sale of alcohol
Defeatedd

484,969 (47%)

540,377 (53%)

VR

Congressional District Apportionment ReferendumRedistricting policyApportion Ohio into congressional districts based on the 13th U.S. census
Defeatedd

291,927 (47%)

329,095 (53%)

CICA

County Official Term Limits InitiativeCounty and municipal governanceFix the terms of all county officers to four years and provide for their quadrennial election.
Defeatedd

207,435 (26%)

604,463 (74%)

LRCA

Exempting Bonds from Taxation AmendmentTaxes; Bond issuesExempt bonds issued on or after January 1, 1916 from taxation.
Defeatedd

337,124 (46%)

401,083 (54%)

VR

License to Transport to Alcohol ReferendumAlcohol lawsEstablish a license to transport alcohol
Defeatedd

242,671 (41%)

355,207 (59%)

CICA

Prohibit Re-Submitting Twice Rejected Constitutional Amendments for Six Years InitiativeInitiative and referendum process; Ballot measure processProhibit the submission of any constitutional amendment that has been rejected more than once, unless six years have passed
Defeatedd

417,384 (46%)

482,275 (54%)

1914

See also: Ohio 1914 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CICA

Alcohol Prohibition InitiativeAlcohol lawsProhibit alcohol
Defeatedd

504,177 (46%)

588,329 (54%)

CICA

Home Rule on Alcohol InitiativeAlcohol laws; County and municipal governanceProvide home rule on alcohol

Approveda

559,872 (51%)

547,254 (49%)

CICA

Tax Rate and Property Classification InitiativeProperty; TaxesProvide a limitation on the tax rate and provide for the classification of property for tax purposes
Defeatedd

223,873 (29%)

551,760 (71%)

CICA

Women's Suffrage AmendmentWomen's suffrage; Sex and gender issuesProvide for women's suffrage in state constitution
Defeatedd

335,390 (39%)

518,295 (61%)

1913

See also: Ohio 1913 ballot measures

November 4

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Eligibility of Women for Appointment to Commissions AmendmentSex and gender issues; Administration of governmentGrant women the right to serve as members of boards or in positions in institutions affecting or caring for women and children

Approveda

435,222 (63%)

255,036 (37%)

LRCA

Municipal Bonds Tax Exemption AmendmentBond issues; TaxesProvide tax exemptions for city, village, hamlet, township, road district, and school bonds
Defeatedd

312,232 (48%)

340,570 (52%)

LRCA

Short Ballot for County and Township Officers AmendmentCounty and municipal governance; Elections and campaignsAuthorize laws to be passed for the election or appointment of county and township officers
Defeatedd

217,875 (33%)

449,493 (67%)

LRCA

Short Ballot for State Officers AmendmentElections and campaigns; State executive official measuresList the governor and lieutenant governor on the ballot and grant them the power to appoint members of the executive department
Defeatedd

239,126 (34%)

461,555 (66%)

CICA

Small Legislature InitiativeState legislatures measuresLimit the legislature to 50 Representatives and 22 Senators
Defeatedd

240,237 (36%)

418,114 (64%)

IndISS

Transportation of Alcohol to Areas Where the Sale of Alcohol is Prohibited InitiativeAlcohol lawsProhibit the transportation of alcohol to areas where the sale of alcohol is prohibited
Defeatedd

360,534 (44%)

455,099 (56%)

1912

See also: Ohio 1912 ballot measures

September 3

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

CCRCA

Abolition of Justice of the Peace in Certain Cities AmendmentState judiciaryAbolish the position of justice of the peace for certain cities

Approveda

264,832 (51%)

252,936 (49%)

CCRCA

Abolition of Prison Contract Labor AmendmentPrison work regulationsAbolish prison contract labor

Approveda

333,034 (61%)

215,208 (39%)

CCRCA

Abolition of the Death Penalty AmendmentDeath penaltyAbolish the death penalty
Defeatedd

258,706 (46%)

303,246 (54%)

CCRCA

Additional Removal Process for Officials Accused of Misconduct or Moral Turpitude AmendmentState judicial authority; Ethics rules and commissionsRequire the legislature to pass laws allowing for the prompt removal of public officials following a complaint and hearing for misconduct or other legal causes

Approveda

347,333 (65%)

185,986 (35%)

CCRCA

Allow Lawsuits Against the State AmendmentCivil trialsProvide that individuals can civil suit against the state

Approveda

306,764 (59%)

216,634 (41%)

CCRCA

Bond Limits for Inter-County Roads AmendmentBond issues; TransportationRaise the bond debt limit for inter-county roads
Defeatedd

272,564 (50%)

274,582 (50%)

CCRCA

Common Pleas Judges AmendmentState judiciaryEstablish a common pleas judge for each county

Approveda

301,891 (57%)

223,287 (43%)

CCRCA

Depositions and Commentary in Criminal Trials AmendmentState judiciary; Civil and criminal trialsAllow depositions in criminal trials and allow commentary on a defendant's failure to testify in their trial

Approveda

291,717 (56%)

227,547 (44%)

CCRCA

Eight-Hour Workday for Public Works AmendmentWorking hours regulationsEstablish an eight-hour work day for public works employees

Approveda

333,308 (59%)

232,899 (41%)

CCRCA

Elimination of the Board of Public Works AmendmentAdministrative organizationEliminate the board of public works

Approveda

296,635 (58%)

214,829 (42%)

CCRCA

Holding of Office by Women AmendmentElections and campaigns; Sex and gender issuesAllow women to hold certain offices
Defeatedd

261,806 (48%)

284,370 (52%)

CCRCA

Initiative and Referendum Process AmendmentInitiative and referendum processCreate an initiative and referendum process

Approveda

312,592 (57%)

231,312 (43%)

CCRCA

Insurance Regulations AmendmentInsurance policy; Business regulationsEstablish regulations on insurance

Approveda

321,388 (62%)

196,628 (38%)

CCRCA

Investigations into Houses of the General Assembly AmendmentState legislatures measuresAllow each house of the general assembly to provide for its own investigations

Approveda

348,779 (67%)

175,337 (33%)

CCRCA

Jury Requirements for Civil Verdicts AmendmentCivil and criminal trials; State judiciaryRequire a 3/4 majority of a jury for civil verdicts

Approveda

345,686 (63%)

203,953 (37%)

CCRCA

Licensing of Liquor Traffic AmendmentAlcohol laws; Business regulationsEstablish licenses for the trafficking of liquor

Approveda

273,361 (59%)

188,825 (41%)

CCRCA

Liens for Mechanics and Builders' Payments AmendmentLabor and unionsAllow liens to be placed on property so that mechanics and builders get paid

Approveda

278,582 (53%)

242,385 (47%)

CCRCA

Limits on Contempt Hearings and Injunctions for Labor Cases AmendmentCivil and criminal trials; State judiciaryEstablish limits on contempt hearings and injunctions in labor cases
Defeatedd

240,896 (48%)

257,302 (52%)

CCRCA

Limits on Wrongful Death Damages AmendmentTort lawProhibit limitations on wrongful death damages

Approveda

355,605 (65%)

195,216 (35%)

CCRCA

Lower Legislative Veto Override Threshold AmendmentState legislative vote requirementsLower the threshold for overriding a governor's veto from a two-thirds (66.67%) vote to a three-fifths (60%) vote of all legislators in each house

Approveda

282,412 (53%)

254,186 (47%)

CCRCA

Municipal Home Rule AmendmentCounty and municipal governanceAllow for municipal home rule

Approveda

301,861 (58%)

215,120 (42%)

CCRCA

Organization of Boards of Education AmendmentAdministration of government; EducationEstablish organization for boards of education

Approveda

298,460 (58%)

213,337 (42%)

CCRCA

Primary Election and Delegate Selection Requirements AmendmentPrimary election systems; Elections and campaignsRequire primary elections for certain state and local offices

Approveda

349,801 (66%)

183,112 (34%)

CCRCA

Promotion of Natural Resources Conservation AmendmentMineral resources; EnvironmentPromote the conservation of natural resources

Approveda

318,192 (62%)

191,893 (38%)

CCRCA

Purposes for Special Sessions of the General Assembly AmendmentState legislatures measuresAllow the governor to limit the acceptable purposes for special sessions of the General Assembly

Approveda

319,100 (62%)

192,130 (38%)

CCRCA

Registration and Warranties for Land Titles AmendmentPropertyEstablish land title registration and warranties

Approveda

346,373 (67%)

171,807 (33%)

CCRCA

Regulations on Corporations and the Sale of Personal Property AmendmentProperty; Business regulationsEstablish regulations on corporations and the sale of personal property

Approveda

300,466 (59%)

212,704 (41%)

CCRCA

Regulations on Expert Testimony in Criminal Cases AmendmentState judiciary; Civil and criminal trialsEstablish regulations on expert testimony in criminal cases

Approveda

336,987 (65%)

185,458 (35%)

CCRCA

Regulations on Outdoor Advertising AmendmentBusiness regulationsEstablish regulations on outdoor advertising
Defeatedd

261,361 (50%)

262,440 (50%)

CCRCA

Remove White Racial Qualification from Voter Requirements AmendmentRace and suffrageRemove the word "white" from voter qualifications
Defeatedd

242,735 (48%)

265,693 (52%)

CCRCA

Reorganization of the State Court System AmendmentState judiciaryReorganize the state court system

Approveda

264,922 (52%)

244,375 (48%)

CCRCA

Schedule of When Amendments Take Effect AmendmentConstitutional wording changesEstablish a schedule of when various constitutional amendments take effect

Approveda

275,062 (56%)

213,979 (44%)

CCRCA

Simple Majority Vote for Constitutional Amendments MeasureBallot measure process; Ballot measure supermajority requirements; Initiative and referendum processEstablish procedures for revising the state constitution

Approveda

271,827 (52%)

246,687 (48%)

CCRCA

State and Local Civil Service Appointments and Promotions AmendmentAdministration of government; Civil serviceProvide that state and local civil service appointments and promotions must be based on merit, fitness, and competitive examinations

Approveda

306,767 (60%)

204,580 (40%)

CCRCA

State Printing AmendmentBusiness regulations; State legislatures measuresEstablish regulations on printing of state items

Approveda

319,612 (62%)

192,378 (38%)

CCRCA

Stockholder Liability and Inspections of Private Banks AmendmentBusiness regulations; Banking policyRemove double liability for stockholders and provide for the inspection of private banks

Approveda

377,272 (71%)

156,688 (29%)

CCRCA

Superintendent of Public Instruction AmendmentEducation; Administration of governmentReplace the Commissioner of Common Schools with the Superintendent of Public Instruction

Approveda

256,615 (50%)

251,946 (50%)

CCRCA

Taxation and Bond Provisions AmendmentTaxes; Bond issuesMake several changes to tax and bond provisions of the Ohio Constitution

Approveda

269,039 (52%)

249,864 (48%)

CCRCA

Voting Machine Use AmendmentElections and campaignsAllow the use of voting machines for elections
Defeatedd

242,342 (46%)

288,652 (54%)

CCRCA

Women's Suffrage AmendmentWomen's suffrage; Sex and gender issuesProvide for women's suffrage in the state constitution
Defeatedd

249,420 (43%)

336,875 (57%)

CCRCA

Worker Labor and Wage Laws AmendmentLabor and unions; Minimum wage lawsEstablish laws relating to the welfare of employees, including provisions relating to minimum wage and work hours

Approveda

353,588 (65%)

189,728 (35%)

CCRCA

Workers' Compensation System AmendmentWorkers' compensation lawsEstablish a workers' compensation system

Approveda

321,558 (60%)

211,772 (40%)

1910

See also: Ohio 1910 ballot measures

November 8

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCCQ

Constitutional Convention QuestionState constitutional conventionsHold a state constitutional convention to revise or amend the Ohio Constitution

Approveda

693,263 (91%)

67,718 (9%)

1908

See also: Ohio 1908 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Taxes
Defeatedd

339,757 (78%)

95,867 (22%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State legislatures measures
Defeatedd

328,362 (84%)

63,006 (16%)

LRCA

Amendment 3State executive official measures; State legislatures measures
Defeatedd

323,770 (84%)

61,754 (16%)

1905

See also: Ohio 1905 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Elections and campaigns

Approveda

702,699 (89%)

90,762 (11%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Taxes; Bond issues

Approveda

655,508 (82%)

139,062 (18%)

1903

See also: Ohio 1903 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State executive official measures

Approveda

458,681 (58%)

338,317 (42%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Redistricting policy

Approveda

757,505 (97%)

26,497 (3%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Business regulations

Approveda

751,783 (96%)

29,383 (4%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Taxes
Defeatedd

326,622 (88%)

43,563 (12%)

LRCA

Amendment 5County and municipal governance
Defeatedd

21,664 (40%)

32,110 (60%)

1893

See also: Ohio 1893 ballot measures

November 7

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Redistricting policy; State legislatures measures
Defeatedd

322,887 (80%)

81,481 (20%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Taxes
Defeatedd

322,422 (80%)

82,281 (20%)

1891

See also: Ohio 1891 ballot measures

November 3

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Taxes
Defeatedd

303,177 (82%)

65,014 (18%)

1889

See also: Ohio 1889 ballot measures

November 5

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Redistricting policy; State legislatures measures
Defeatedd

245,444 (49%)

259,420 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Taxes; State legislatures measures
Defeatedd

245,438 (47%)

273,268 (53%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Elections and campaigns
Defeatedd

257,662 (50%)

254,215 (50%)

1885

See also: Ohio 1885 ballot measures

October 13

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislatures measures; Elections and campaigns

Approveda

538,858 (91%)

53,177 (9%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State executive official measures; Elections and campaigns

Approveda

536,273 (91%)

53,223 (9%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Elections and campaigns; County and municipal governance

Approveda

534,660 (91%)

53,629 (9%)

LRCA

Amendment 4County and municipal governance

Approveda

469,113 (89%)

59,929 (11%)

1883

See also: Ohio 1883 ballot measures

October 9

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judiciary

Approveda

400,919 (74%)

144,335 (26%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Alcohol laws; Business regulations
Defeatedd

99,238 (26%)

288,605 (74%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Alcohol laws
Defeatedd

323,129 (59%)

226,595 (41%)

1879

See also: Ohio 1879 ballot measures

October 14

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judiciary
Defeatedd

159,630 (49%)

163,639 (51%)

LRCA

Amendment 2Elections and campaigns; State legislatures measures
Defeatedd

166,285 (51%)

158,642 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Elections and campaigns; State executive official measures
Defeatedd

162,728 (51%)

155,257 (49%)

LRCA

Amendment 4County and municipal governance; Elections and campaigns
Defeatedd

197,223 (60%)

130,455 (40%)

1877

See also: Ohio 1877 ballot measures

October 9

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judiciary
Defeatedd

54,896 (17%)

268,478 (83%)

1875

See also: Ohio 1875 ballot measures

October 12

TypeTitleSubjectDescriptionResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State judiciary

Approveda

339,076 (77%)

98,561 (23%)

LRCA

Dog Tax AmendmentTaxes; Animal treatment lawsAllow the Legislature to pass a dog tax
Defeatedd

278,005 (79%)

73,801 (21%)

1874

See also: Ohio 1874 ballot measures

August 18

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State constitution ratification
Defeatedd

102,885 (29%)

250,169 (71%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State judiciary
Defeatedd

73,615 (22%)

259,415 (78%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Transportation
Defeatedd

45,416 (13%)

296,658 (87%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Business regulations; Alcohol laws
Defeatedd

172,252 (49%)

179,538 (51%)

1867

See also: Ohio 1867 ballot measures

October 8

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1Suffrage
Defeatedd

216,987 (46%)

255,340 (54%)

1859

See also: Ohio 1859 ballot measures

October 11

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislatures measures
Defeatedd

101,178 (57%)

75,394 (43%)

1857

See also: Ohio 1857 ballot measures

October 13

TypeTitleSubjectResultYes VotesNo Votes

LRCA

Amendment 1State legislatures measures
Defeatedd

151,202 (83%)

31,890 (17%)

LRCA

Amendment 2State judiciary
Defeatedd

156,646 (84%)

30,039 (16%)

LRCA

Amendment 3Taxes; Banking policy
Defeatedd

160,470 (89%)

20,609 (11%)

LRCA

Amendment 4Business regulations; State legislatures measures
Defeatedd

123,229 (77%)

35,973 (23%)

LRCA

Amendment 5State legislatures measures; Redistricting policy
Defeatedd

147,260 (82%)

32,657 (18%)

See also