Ohio 2008 ballot measures
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In 2008, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Ohio on November 4.
- One was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Three were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved four (80%) and rejected one (20%).
On the ballot
November 4, 2008
| Typ | Titel | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issue 1 | Change the signature deadline for initiatives from 90 days before the election to 125 days before the election |
|
3,397,389 (69%) |
1,550,365 (31%) |
|
| Issue 2 | Authorize the issuance of bonds for environmental conservation and preservation |
|
3,574,294 (69%) |
1,585,410 (31%) |
|
| Issue 3 | Guarantee property owners the right to make reasonable use of ground water beneath their land and on their border |
|
3,631,380 (72%) |
1,415,933 (28%) |
|
| Issue 5 | Require voters to decide whether Section 3 of H.B. 545 shall go into effect, which relates to payday lending fees, interest rates, and practices |
|
3,396,968 (64%) |
1,943,721 (36%) |
|
| Issue 6 | Authorize construction of a casino near Southwest Ohio and distributing tax revenue from the casino to all Ohio counties |
|
2,092,074 (38%) |
3,466,574 (62%) |
See also
External links
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