COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio group has refiled its
paperwork after hitting a snag in an effort to guarantee certain voter
protections in the state constitution.
Last month, Attorney
General Mike DeWine rejected the petition for the proposed "Ohio Voters
Bill of Rights," saying its summary was not a fair and truthful
statement of the proposal.
Backers said Monday they have worked
with DeWine and resubmitted the summary. The campaign’s attorney says
organizers added two sentences describing federal law.
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.
DeWine must certify
the summary’s phrasing before supporters can continue with their ballot
push and eventually collect signatures to get it before voters.
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reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio group has refiled its
paperwork after hitting a snag in an effort to guarantee certain voter
protections in the state constitution.
Last month, Attorney
General Mike DeWine rejected the petition for the proposed "Ohio Voters
Bill of Rights," saying its summary was not a fair and truthful
statement of the proposal.
Backers said Monday they have worked
with DeWine and resubmitted the summary. The campaign’s attorney says
organizers added two sentences describing federal law.
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.
DeWine must certify
the summary’s phrasing before supporters can continue with their ballot
push and eventually collect signatures to get it before voters.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.