An amendment that would require a 60% majority from voters to approve constitutional amendments will appear on the ballot in Ohio on Aug. 8, 2023.
The Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio State Senate both voted on May 10, 2023, to send the measure to the ballot. The House voted 62-37 to pass the amendment, and the Senate voted 26-7. The measure was introduced as Senate Joint Resolution 2 (SJR 2).
SJR 2 also contained a provision providing for a special election to be held on Aug. 8 for voters to approve the amendment. Sen. Kent Smith (D) said the supermajority requirement would have an effect on certain ballot measures, such as a potential constitutional amendment that would provide a state right regarding abortion.
