Signed by Governor John Kasich

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that prohibits the collection of signatures for a petition while the Secretary of State determines the sufficiency of the number of signatures on the petition.

Highlights:

• Prohibits petitioners from collecting or filing signatures after a petition has been submitted to the Secretary of State for verification (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes petitioners to collect and file signatures for up to an additional 10 days if the Secretary of State determines that the submitted petition requires more signatures (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that a signature obtained more than 1 year before the petition is filed is not valid (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits an individual from signing a petition unless the individual is registered to vote and lives in a precinct in which the subject of the petition will appear on the ballot (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that only individuals who are 18 years or older and a resident of Ohio may circulate  an initiative or referendum petition (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the collection of signatures for a petition while the Secretary of State determines the sufficiency of the number of signatures on the petition.

Highlights:

• Prohibits petitioners from collecting or filing signatures after a petition has been submitted to the Secretary of State for verification (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes petitioners to collect and file signatures for up to an additional 10 days if the Secretary of State determines that the submitted petition requires more signatures (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that a signature obtained more than 1 year before the petition is filed is not valid (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits an individual from signing a petition unless the individual is registered to vote and lives in a precinct in which the subject of the petition will appear on the ballot (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that only individuals who are 18 years or older and a resident of Ohio may circulate  an initiative or referendum petition (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the collection of signatures for a petition while the Secretary of State determines the sufficiency of the number of signatures on the petition.

Highlights:

• Prohibits petitioners from collecting or filing signatures after a petition has been submitted to the Secretary of State for verification (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes petitioners to collect and file signatures for up to an additional 10 days if the Secretary of State determines that the submitted petition requires more signatures (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that a signature obtained more than 1 year before the petition is filed is not valid (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits an individual from signing a petition unless the individual is registered to vote and lives in a precinct in which the subject of the petition will appear on the ballot (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that only individuals who are 18 years or older and a resident of Ohio may circulate an initiative or referendum petition (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text