The Ohio Ballot Board prescribes and certifies the ballot language for proposed Constitutional amendments, initiatives, and referenda and oversees efforts to inform voters of proposed ballot issues. The Secretary of State chairs the five member board and the office of the Secretary of State provides professional, technical, and clerical support for the Board. If you have specific questions about the Ballot Board or any of the proposals being considered, please click here to e-mail your question.

Scheduled Meetings of the Ohio Ballot Board

February 16, 2010

• February 16, 2010 - Agenda (PDF)

February 9, 2010

• February 9, 2010 - Agenda (PDF)

• Certification issued February 9, 2010 (PDF)
• Final Language (PDF)
• Final Explanation (PDF)

Issue 2 (Amended Senate Joint Resolution 8)

• Certification issued February 9, 2010 (PDF)
• Final Language (PDF)
• Final Explanation (PDF)

Several requirements must be met before a proposed statewide issue can be placed on the ballot. Those procedures can be found here. The Ohio Ballot Board's role in the process is first to determine whether the petition language contains a single issue and secondly, to prescribe the official ballot language and any missing arguments for each statewide issue.  

Issues Information

Issue 1 (Amended Substitute House Joint Resolution Number 12)

• Certification issued February 9, 2010 (PDF)
• Final Language (PDF)
• Final Explanation (PDF)

Issue 2 (Amended Senate Joint Resolution 8)

• Certification issued February 9, 2010 (PDF)
• Final Language (PDF)
• Final Explanation (PDF)

Ballot Board Archive

• 2009 Ballot Board information
• 2008 Ballot Board information
• 2007 Ballot Board information