The Ohio Court of Appeals, 10th District, affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Ohio Roundtable and a group of Ohio citizens that challenged the constitutionality of video lottery terminals at racinos. The dismissal was based on lack of standing. State ex rel. Walgate , 2013 Ohio 946 (Mar. 14, 2013) Article from […]
Appellate Court Rules Ohio Roundtable Lacks Standing to Challenge VLTs Read Post »
A Hamilton County judge ruled that Elwood Place’s speed cameras violate the due process clause of the Ohio Constitution. The Village was in violation of ORC 4511.094, which requires signs to be posted to warn motorists entering the village that traffic cameras are present, because a motorist could enter the village without seeing such signs.
Hamilton County Judge Finds Elmwood Speed Cameras Violate Ohio Constitution Read Post »
Upcoming Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission meeting: Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013 Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM Room: Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center, Judicial Education Center Room 101, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission to Meet March 14, 2013 Read Post »
Considerable new content was posted to the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission’s website, namely materials from the Feb. 14 Meeting. The Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission meets on the second Thursday of every month. If you would like to receive notices of future meetings, please join the OCMC mailing list here. <http://www.ocmc.ohio.gov/ocmc/about?12/./about>
Committee: Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission: Committee Structure and Topics Date: February 26, 3013 Time: 12:00pm Room: Statehouse Room 44, Columbus, Ohio 43215 The working group covering Committee Structure and Topics will be meeting to discuss the items assigned to their group. Please note that this is not a full meeting of
This case came out in November. I originally did not include it in this blog, as the analysis is of the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, although the opinion does mention the Ohio Constitution. Professor Steinglass reminds me, however, that, “It is important to monitor the various ways the court nuances its statements
DNA Profile can be Retained for Future Use Despite Acquittal, Ohio Supreme Court Holds Read Post »
The Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission will meet on February 14, 2013, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Vern Riffe Center, 31st Floor South B & C, Columbus Ohio 43215. The Commission will also be hosting an education and orientation program for the Members starting at 10am to 12:30pm in the same location and is
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Indictment for a drug trafficking offense is sufficient under Article I, Section 10 of the Ohio Constitution if it names the schedule in which the drug appears, even though the specific drug is not named. State v. Jackson, 134 Ohio St.3d 184, 2012-Ohio-5561. (Decided Dec. 4, 2012)
House Joint Resolution 2 proposes a constitutional amendment to protect voter rights. It would amend Sections 2 and 20 of Article I, Section 1 of Article II, and Sections 1, 2, 4, and 6 of Article V of the Ohio Constitution.
Newly Introduced HJR 2 Proposes Amending Voting Provisions of Ohio Constitution Read Post »
See Toledo Blade Article, 1/26/12: Autism coverage plan may violate Ohio Constitution’s newest amendment
Kasich’s Autism Coverage Plan Allegedly in Violation of Health Care Amendment Read Post »