COLUMBUS – State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) issued the following statement regarding the House passage of a resolution to require 60% voter approval for changes to the state constitution:
“SJR 2 gives Ohioans the ability to protect our Constitution from radical out-of-state special interest groups,” Powell said. “I was proud to stand with many of my colleagues in support of this resolution on the House floor today to give Ohioans the chance to vote on this important issue.”
SJR 2 empowers Ohioans to stop special interest groups from across the country who intend to transform and change the Ohio Constitution. SJR 2 safeguards the Ohio Constitution by giving Ohioans the ability to determine the voter threshold for Constitutional amendments.
“SJR 2 will ensure that the unborn and families can flourish in Ohio,” Powell said. “It is critical that Ohio’s Constitution is preserved, and that every Ohioan’s rights are protected.”
SJR 2 will be filed with the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office and Ohioans will have the opportunity to vote on this important issue on August 8th.