Ohio voters have approved a measure to add voter ID to the state constitution. This change will make it more difficult for the state government to alter voter ID laws. The decision is intended to make voter ID requirements more permanent.
What we know
- The state constitution supersedes other state policies.
- Changing the constitution requires hundreds of thousands of signatures or 60% approval from lawmakers.
- The judicial branch is responsible for upholding the constitution if lawmakers pass conflicting bills.
- The Ohio Revised Code is updated and changed more frequently than the constitution.
- A simple majority in the legislature can alter the Ohio Revised Code.
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