General Assembly appears intent on ramming a poorly researched and broadly misrepresented proposal to the May 2, ballot, Mike Curtin writes.
In a historic abuse of power, the General Assembly appears intent on ramming a poorly researched and broadly misrepresented proposal to the May 2 primary ballot.
Ohioans embraced the initiative and referendum by a landslide – 57.5 percent of the vote. Ever since, these tools of direct democracy have served to remind lawmakers where power ultimately resides. Ever since, amendments have been decided by a simple majority vote.Support the exchange of local and state ideas by subscribing to the Columbus Dispatch.
The first initiative approved by Ohioans, in November 1914, provided for home rule for alcohol sales. Ohioans would decide for themselves whether their neighborhoods would be wet or dry. It passed with 51 percent of the vote.
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