Ohio Continuity of Government in Emergencies Amendment (1961)
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| Topic Government continuity policy |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Ohio Continuity of Government in Emergencies Amendment was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Ohio on November 7, 1961. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported providing for means of a continuity of governmental operation in emergencies caused by enemy attack. |
A "no" vote opposed providing for means of a continuity of governmental operation in emergencies caused by enemy attack. |
Election results
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1,394,429 | 72.95% | ||
| No | 516,992 | 27.05% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Continuity of Government in Emergencies Amendment was as follows:
| “ | Shall Article II of the Constitution be amended by adding Section 42 thereto to provide for continuity of governmental operations in emergencies caused by enemy attack? | ” |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Ohio Constitution
A 60% vote is required during one legislative session for the Ohio State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 60 votes in the Ohio House of Representatives and 20 votes in the Ohio State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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