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Ohio Property Classification for Taxation Purposes Initiative (1918)
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| Topic Property and Taxes |
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| Type Initiated constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Ohio Property Classification for Taxation Purposes Initiative was on the ballot as an initiated constitutional amendment in Ohio on November 5, 1918. It was approved.
A “yes” vote supported allowing the General Assembly to classify property for taxation purposes. |
A “no” vote opposed allowing the General Assembly to classify property for taxation purposes. |
Aftermath
There were two measures in 1918 relating to Article XII, Section 2 of the Ohio Constitution. Both measures were approved by voters, however, because the amendment submitted by the General Assembly received more votes than this measure, only the amendment submitted by the General Assembly was adopted.[1]
Election results
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336,616 | 52.51% | ||
| No | 304,399 | 47.49% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Property Classification for Taxation Purposes Initiative was as follows:
| “ | The General Assembly shall classify property for taxation purposes (Art. XII, Sec. 2) | ” |
Path to the ballot
An initiated constitutional amendment is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that amends a state's constitution. Eighteen (18) states allow citizens to initiate constitutional amendments.
In Ohio, the number of signatures required for an initiated constitutional amendment is equal to 10% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
Ohio also requires initiative sponsors to submit 1,000 signatures with the initial petition application. Ohio has a signature distribution requirement, which requires that signatures be gathered from at least 44 of Ohio's 88 counties. Petitioners must gather signatures equal to a minimum of half the total required percentage of the gubernatorial vote in each of the 44 counties. Petitions are allowed to circulate for an indefinite period of time. Signatures are due 125 days prior to the general election that proponents want the initiative on.
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