COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio group has been cleared to
continue its effort to guarantee what it calls certain voter protections
in the state constitution.
Attorney General Mike DeWine certified the petition Monday for the proposed "Ohio Voters Bill of
Rights."
The
supporters changed their summary of the proposal after DeWine initially
rejected their petition, saying it was not a fair and truthful
statement of the amendment.
Backers added two sentences describing federal law to the summary.
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 had to
clear the summary’s phrasing before supporters could continue with their
ballot push and collect signatures to get it before voters this fall.
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reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio group has been cleared to
continue its effort to guarantee what it calls certain voter protections
in the state constitution.
Attorney General Mike DeWine certified the petition Monday for the proposed "Ohio Voters Bill of
Rights."
The
supporters changed their summary of the proposal after DeWine initially
rejected their petition, saying it was not a fair and truthful
statement of the amendment.
Backers added two sentences describing federal law to the summary.
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 had to
clear the summary’s phrasing before supporters could continue with their
ballot push and collect signatures to get it before voters this fall.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.