Section 3. Municipal powers

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Municipal powers

Subject to the requirements of Section 1 of Article V of this constitution, municipalities shall have authority to exercise all powers of local self-government and to adopt and enforce within their limits such local police, sanitary and other similar regulations, as are not in conflict with general laws.

Summary: Prohibit local governments from allowing persons who lack the qualifications of an elector to vote in elections

Election Date: November 8, 2022

Votes For Ratification: 3099868

Votes Against Ratification: 931205

Percent for Ratification: 77%

Percent Against Ratification: 23%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 2021 22 HJR 4

Effective Date Source: https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-constitution/section-18.3

Municipal powers

Municipalities shall have authority to exercise all powers of local self-government and to adopt and enforce within their limits such local police, sanitary and other similar regulations, as are not in conflict with general laws.

Summary: (New section) Provide for municipal home rule

Election Date: September 3, 1912

Votes For Ratification: 301861

Votes Against Ratification: 215120

Percent for Ratification: 58%

Percent Against Ratification: 42%

Notes:

Amendment Source: Proceedings and Debates of the Constitutional Convention of Ohio 1912 pg 2119 2145

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