2006
Ballot
Initiatives
Nov. 7, 2006 will prove to be
an extremely important day in shaping health care in Ohio as voters head to
the polls on Election Day. There are currently 5 statewide issues that
will appear on the ballot - read below for specific information on each of
the issues.
Do's & Don'ts of Ballot
Issue Campaigns
Bricker & Eckler issued this memorandum to provide basic guidance regarding
how OHA members can support or oppose a ballot issue campaign.
2006 Ballot Initiative Proposal Status
Updated listing on the status of ballot issues under review by the Ohio
Attorney General for placement on the November 7 ballot.
Issue 1:
Workers' Compensation Law Changes
Issue 2:
Minimum Wage
Issue 3: Learn & Earn
Issue 4:
Smoke Less Ohio
Issue 5: SmokeFreeOhio
| Would overturn recent changes to the
state's workers' compensation system, including restrictions on psychiatric
care coverage and the period during which injured workers could qualify for
benefits. |
| Issue 1 is not expected to appear on the ballot - the campaign did not submit the required number of valid signatures to appear on the ballot. |
| A Constitutional
Amendment that would increase Ohio's minimum wage to $6.85/hr and
would reduce employee privacy.
Read more. |
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| Opponents Ohioans to Protect Personal Privacy Official argument against |
Proponents Ohioans For a Fair Minimum Wage Official argument in support |
| More Info & Additional Reading: | |
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| a Constitutional
Amendment that would provide scholarships to Ohio students funded
through expanded legalized gambling.
Official language. |
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| Opponents Vote No Casinos Committee Official argument against |
Proponents Vote Yes on Issue 3 Committee formerly Ohio Learn and Earn Committee Official argument in support |
| A Constitutional
Amendment that would restricts smoking, while allowing exceptions
for bars and certain other businesses. |
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| Opponents See Issue 5 Proponents Official argument against |
Proponents Smoke Less Ohio Voter Education Fund Official argument in support |
| A voter initiated
statute that would enacts a statewide smoke-free workplaces act that would apply to all
public places, and would supersede bans already in place in Ohio cities.
SmokeFreeOhio vs. Smoke Less
Ohio |
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| Proponents SmokeFreeOhio Official argument in support |
Opponents See Issue 4 Proponents Official argument against |
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