Issues on the Ohio Ballot

It is proven that when a person goes to vote they either don't vote or vote no on a issue if they do not know what the issue supports.

Today I will inform you on the issues!

Issue #1: Proposed Constitutional Amendment
-To change the deadline for ballot initiatives to 125 days before the election (currently 90 days)
-Yes: Making earlier deadlines gives the board of elections more time to verify signatures and saves them from advertising issues that don't make it to the ballot
-No: This would place more limitations and restrictions on the peoples freedom to propose issues
Issue #2: Proposed Constitutional Amendment
-To authorize the state to issue an additional $200 million in bonds to continue the Clean Ohio program for environmental revitalization and conservation
-Yes: It has worked in the past to conserve and protect the environment and wild life, and deserves more funding to continue.
-No: Government should not take out debts to conserve the environment, it should be left up to the citizens

Issue #3: Proposed Constitutional Amendment
-To amend the constitution to protect private property rights in ground water, lakes, and other water courses
-Yes: It allows property owners to use their resources, protects property rights and protects eminent domain.
-No: It would be an unnecessary addition because property owners have already have free access to these water ways, but the state has the right to regulate it.

Issue #4: Did not make it (see issue #1)

Issue #5: Referendum on HB545
- It is a referendum on legislation making changes to check cash lending known as "pay day lending," it would change fees, interest rates and practices
-Yes: Max loan will be $500, max APR at 28% (currently up to 300%), and will require minimum payment.
-No: Status quot agreements are personal choice and require responsibility on the individuals parts. Also, a loss of jobs.

Issue #6: Proposed constitutional amendment
-To amend the constitution by initiative petition for a casino near Wilmington in southwest Ohio and distribute to all Ohio counties a tax on the casino.
-Yes: It will create 5,000 jobs and additional economic development owner will pay $200 million in a special tax.
-No: The amendment creates a monopoly for one out-of-state casino owner. There are too many loopholes in the way the money would be distributed. Casinos create a haven for alcoholics and gamblers.

*all of the information came from and in class lecture given by Anne Hanson

~Rachel~