Ohio 1965 ballot measures

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In 1965, voters decided on seven statewide ballot measures in Ohio. On May 4, voters decided on four. On November 2, voters decided on three.

• One was an indirect initiated state statute.
• Six were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
• Voters approved four (57.14%) and rejected three (42.86%).

On the ballot

May 4, 1965

Type	Title	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
LRCA	Funds for Industrial Development Amendment	Guarantee funds for industrial development.	a	711,031 (57%)	542,802 (43%)
LRCA	Guarantees of High Education Loans Amendment	Provide guarantees of loans for higher education.	a	847,927 (66%)	438,945 (34%)
LRCA	House of Representatives Redistricting Amendment	Provide for the apportionment of the House of Representatives		595,288 (47%)	681,823 (53%)
LRCA	Issuance of Development Bonds Amendment	Authorize the state to borrow up to $290,000,000 and issue state bonds for development purposes until December 31, 1970	a	715,642 (57%)	548,557 (43%)

November 2, 1965

Type	Title	Description	Result	Yes Votes	No Votes
LRCA	Creation of a Local Urban Service Authority Amendment	Allow electors to vote on the creation of a local Urban Service Authority.		892,657 (40%)	1,346,597 (60%)
LRCA	Judges Serving on Multiple Courts Amendment	Authorize judges in counties with a population of less than 40,000 to serve on more than one court	a	1,194,966 (53%)	1,073,671 (47%)
IndISS	Tax Increase for School Foundation Program Amendment	Recalculate the School Foundation Program and guarantee loans to residents attending institutions of higher education		805,762 (32%)	1,717,724 (68%)

See also

• Laws governing the initiative process in Ohio
• List of Ohio ballot measures
• 1965 ballot measures

External links

• Proposed Constitutional Amendments, Initiated Legislation, and Laws Challenged by Referendum, Submitted to the Electors