Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits foreign nationals from making contributions for expenditures regarding ballot issue campaigns in the state of Ohio.

Highlights:

• Prohibits foreign nationals or governments from making contributions for expenditures regarding ballot issue campaigns or elections in the state of Ohio (Sec. 1).

• Requires any amount donated by a foreign national or government to be returned in the equal amount that it was accepted (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 1).

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