Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission

Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission Publishes First Quarterly Newsletter

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Take a look at OCMC Quarterly for February, 2015 – the first edition of the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission’s quarterly newsletter.  The newsletter has information about: The three newest OCMC members. Judicial Branch and Justice Committee’s recommendations to repeal as obsolete and/or unused two provisions: courts of conciliation and committee to relieve the Ohio Supreme […]

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Feb. 12, 2015 Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission Meetings

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The following meetings will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio: 9:30 a.m. Bill of Rights and Voting Committee – Statehouse Room 114  The committee will discuss Report and Recommendations for: Article I, Section 2 (Right to Alter, Reform, or Abolish Government); Article I, Section 3 (Right to Assemble); and Article I,

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OCMC Judiciary Committee Recommends Deleting Unused Constitution Sections

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The Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission’s (OCMC) Judicial Branch and Administration of Justice Committee voted yesterday to recommend repealing two sections of the Ohio Constitution which are no longer used: Article IV, Section 19 – Courts of Conciliation  (It has never been used and not needed as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism.) Article IV, Section 22

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Chief Justice O’Connor’s Suggestions for Judicial Election Reform

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Ohio Supreme Court Maureen O’Connor recently spoke to the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission’s Judicial Branch and Administration of Justice Committee.  Justice O’Connor made the following recommendations concerning judicial elections: Move judicial elections to odd number years and put the judicial candidates at the top of the ballot Increase the years of experience as an attorney

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January 15, 2015 Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission Meetings

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The following meetings will take place on Thursday, January 15, 2014 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio.  These meetings are open to the public.  If you are interested in addressing a committee, please contact Steven C. Hollon, Executive Director of the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission at 614.644.2022. 9:30 a.m. Finance, Taxation & Economic Development

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December 11, 2014 Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission Meetings

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All meetings are Thursday, December 11, 2014 at the Ohio Statehouse.  All meetings are open to the public. 9:00 a.m. Coordinating Committee – Room 114 9:30 a.m. Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission – Room 313 10:15 a.m. Bill of Rights and Voting Committee – Room 116.  Presentation by Michael Kirkman, Executive Director, Disability Rights Ohio on

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New Ohio Redistricting Idea Proposed with Only Weeks Left in the Legislative Session

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HJR 11 (federal legislative districts) and HJR 12 (state legislative redistricts) were recently introduced in the Ohio General Assembly.  Under HJR 12, a seven member panel, including the governor, secretary of state, auditor of state, and four legislative appointments (two from each party) creates the districts.  A member of the minority party must vote in favor

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Don’t Remove the Wording “Thorough and Efficient System of Public Education”, Says Justice Pfeifer to Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission

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  The Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission’s Education, Public Institutions and Local Government Committee has considered removing the wording of Ohio Constitution, Article VI, Section 2 requiring a thorough and efficient system of public education.  See our prior post.  Proponents want to eliminate the “thorough and efficient” language because it provides an “in” for Ohio courts to

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Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission November 13 Meetings

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Here are the meetings announced so far. All meetings will take place on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. 9:30 a.m. Judicial Branch and Administration of Justice Committee – Statehouse Room 17. Presentation by Justice Paul E. Pfeifer, Supreme Court of Ohio on Article IV, Section 2(B)(1) (Supreme Court Original Jurisdiction).   Reports

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