COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An effort in Ohio that aims to
guarantee certain voter protections in the state constitution has hit a
snag.
The proposed amendment would expand early voting times on
weekends and make other changes to election rules. It is supported by a
coalition of black lawmakers, clergy and civil rights leaders.
Attorney
General Mike DeWine rejected the petition for the proposed "Ohio Voters
Bill of Rights" on Thursday, saying its summary was not a fair and
truthful statement of the proposal.
DeWine must certify the
summary’s phrasing before supporters can continue with their ballot push
and eventually collect signatures to get it before voters.
DeWine
said he rejected the summary wording because it contained at least two
misrepresentations regarding issues where the Ohio Constitution is
pre-empted by federal law.
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reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An effort in Ohio that aims to
guarantee certain voter protections in the state constitution has hit a
snag.
The proposed amendment would expand early voting times on
weekends and make other changes to election rules. It is supported by a
coalition of black lawmakers, clergy and civil rights leaders.
Attorney
General Mike DeWine rejected the petition for the proposed "Ohio Voters
Bill of Rights" on Thursday, saying its summary was not a fair and
truthful statement of the proposal.
DeWine must certify the
summary’s phrasing before supporters can continue with their ballot push
and eventually collect signatures to get it before voters.
DeWine
said he rejected the summary wording because it contained at least two
misrepresentations regarding issues where the Ohio Constitution is
pre-empted by federal law.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.