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Ballot initiatives allow us to tell legislators what we want. It's how we express our power. Some lawmakers are changing the rules to get their way - no matter what the majority of Ohioans want.



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Rep. Brian Stewart and Secretary of State Frank LaRose are pushing House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR1), which would require a 60% majority for any November issue to pass. This would make it much harder for Ohioans to make their voices heard and enact important changes through ballot initiatives. 



The timing and urgency are no coincidence given how intent our lawmakers are on stopping the Ohio Reproductive Freedom Amendment that is likely to be on the November 2023 ballot.



But it gets even worse. These same lawmakers are pushing to bring back the August special election <[link removed]>, eliminated just a few short months ago because of its $20 million taxpayer-funded price tag. Should HJR1 pass in August, it would require a 60% majority requirement for any proposed Constitutional Amendment on the November ballot to pass. It's a blatant power grab that we cannot let happen.







That’s why we are asking for your help. Your contribution will help us continue to push <[link removed]>back against this power grab <[link removed]> and protect the rights of Ohio voters.



It is likely that HJR1 will move through the legislature quickly. They have until May 10 to get HJR1 passed in order for it to appear on the August special election ballot.



Please join with us and the 215 other Ohio groups <[link removed]> that have come

together inopposition to HJR1. Stay tuned for opportunities to submit written

opposition testimony or watch legislative hearings live. We will let you know when hearings are scheduled.



Thank you for your support,









Ohio Citizen Action

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