Today, Governor Mike DeWine signed both House Bill 458 and House Bill 507 into law. The OEC Action Fund condemns the passage of these two bills pushed through in the waning hours of the 134th General Assembly. House Bill 458 was originally focused on August special elections, but it was amended into a sweeping anti-voter bill that massively changes how elections are administered and how Ohioans can access their most fundamental American right. House Bill 507, originally intended to govern the sale of poultry, removes critical public oversight and locks-in polluters’ control over what public lands in Ohio are leased and when.
19 Ohio advocacy organizations call on Governor DeWine to veto HB 458
Last week, the Ohio House approved the amended House Bill 458 with a concurrence vote, and the legislation now heads to Governor DeWine’s desk. This legislation was originally focused on August special elections, but was amended into a sweeping anti-voter bill that massively changes how elections are administered and how Ohioans can access their most fundamental American right.