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LaRose allowed opponents to Issue 1 to rewrite ballot language; HB341 changes Issue 2 law

December 1, 2023

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) told a GOP group that he allowed several anti-abortion groups to assist in the rewrite of the ballot language of Issue 1. Thus, Ohio’s top elections official invited opponents to write ballot language that mischaracterized the abortion-rights amendment that supporters gathered a half-million registered voters’ signatures to put to on the November General Election ballot.

In addition, HB341 — which would change how Issue 2 revenue funds would be allocated and allow municipalities to ban marijuana dispensaries and home grow. The bill wipes out an entire section of the new law that prohibits municipalities from banning home grow, marijuana use and levying special taxes or fees on marijuana businesses.

To stay informed about what and how Ohio Republicans are plotting and planning to override the overwhelming passing of both Issue 1 – reproductive rights and Issue 2 – cannabis for adult usage. For more information, please visit the links below:

YES! The Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety

YES on Issue 2: An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis

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  • HOME
  • WHO WE ARE
    • Erie County Democratic Party
      • Erie County Democratic Party Officers – 2022-2026
        • Amy F. Grubbe, Chairwoman
        • Open – Vice-Chairman
        • Linda Miller-Moore, Secretary
        • MaryAnn Groot, Treasurer
      • Central Committee Members – 2022-2026
      • Executive Committee Members – 2022-2026
        • Responsibilities of Central and Executive Committee Members
      • ECDP Constitution and Bylaws
    • Democratic Women of Erie County
      • Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus (ODWC)
    • The Sandusky Democratic Club
    • The Vermilion Democratic Club
    • Firelands Young Democrats – Join Us!
      • Ohio Young Democrats
    • Erie County Democratic Party Friends
    • Democratic National Committee (DNC)
    • Ohio Democratic Party (ODP)
    • History * Fun Facts * Trivia
      • History: The Democratic Party
      • Ohio History & Trivia
      • How bills become laws in Ohio
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    • OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE CHANGE!
  • ELECTED OFFICIALS
    • U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur – Ohio’s 9th Congressional District
    • State Senate – Democratic Minority Leadership – 136th General Assembly
    • State House – Democratic Minority Leadership – 136th General Assembly
    • Erie County Democratic Officeholders
      • Erie County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin J. Baxter
      • Erie County Sheriff Paul A. Sigsworth
    • Teresa Fedor – Ohio State Board of Education-2nd District
    • Ohio Supreme Court Justices
      • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner
    • Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals Judges
      • Judge Thomas J. Osowik
      • Judge Myron C. Duhart
    • Erie County Common Pleas Court
      • Judge Tygh M. Tone – General Division
      • Judge Beverly K. McGookey – General Division/Probate
    • Municipal Court Judges
      • Judge Erich J. O’Brien
      • Judge W. Zack Dolyk
    • ODP State Committee Members
      • Margaret M. Murray – ODP State Central Committee Woman-2nd Senate District
      • Tom Galloway – ODP State Central Committee Man-2nd Senate District
    • Need to contact the U.S. House or U.S. Senate Legislators?
  • CANDIDATES
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      • Events Calendar (Candidates Only)
      • Canvassing Calendar (Candidates Only)
      • Message Center (Candidates Only)
    • Interested in becoming a candidate?
      • What is involved? What are the requirements to be a candidate?
      • Main Street Initiative & LEAD Ohio Trainings: Run For Office 2024
    • Robert Ritzler – candidate for Sandusky Municipal Court
    • Ohio Governor – 2026
      • Amy Acton – candidate for Ohio Governor
    • Secretary of State – 2026
      • Bryan Hambley – for Ohio Secretary of State
    • IMPORTANT: Ohio Redistricting = Erie County new lines and districts…again
  • NEWS
  • ISSUES
    • Erie County Real Estate Tax Increase
    • Citizens Not Politicians Petition: Stop Gerrymandering
    • YES! The Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety
    • YES on Issue 2: An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis
    • Stay up to date on Redistricting Ohio
    • Ohio Minimum Wage
    • SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act
    • Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 = Historic Legislation
      • The American Jobs Plan
      • The American Families Plan
    • The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
    • Know the petition process!
      • How are Issues put on the ballot?
      • Know your ballot issues!
      • Ohio Ballot Board Members
    • Affordable Care Act
    • Ohio Legislature: Workers’ and Unions’ Issues
    • U.S. Supreme Court
      • Test your knowledge!
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      • SCOTUS 2022-2023 cases to be heard
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    • May Day! National Day of Action! Thursday, 5.01.2025
    • The protest heard ’round the world! Saturday, 4.19.2025
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    • ECDP HQ
    • Democratic Women of Erie County
    • The Sandusky Democratic Club
    • The Vermilion Democratic Club! Join Us!
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