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Ohio 1997 ballot measures

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1998
1996

In 1997, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Ohio on November 4.

  • One was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
  • One was a veto referendum.
  • Voters approved one (50%) and rejected one (50%).

On the ballot

November 4, 1997

Type Title Description Result Yes Votes No Votes

VR

Amend Worker's Compensation Law Referendum Amend Workers' Compensation laws and regulations

Defeated

1,305,040 (43%)

1,730,502 (57%)

LRCA

Bail Restrictions for Felony Charges Amendment Authorize a court to deny bail to a person charged with a felony offense

Approveda

2,168,949 (73%)

803,658 (27%)


See also

Ohio

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