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This week on "The State of Ohio": State lawmakers consider what they can do in the wake of the horrible and yet miraculous escape story out of Cleveland involving three women held prisoner in a house for a decade. New data shows more than half of all violent crimes are committed by a very small numbers of offenders. Lawmakers are now working to target that tiny group. And more thoughts on legislation that would dramatically change rules on unions in Ohio.
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| Major election reform bill expected to pass soon, over objections of some lawmakers. |
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By Jo Ingles - January 30, 2006 |
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Ohio lawmakers are poised to pass an election reform bill that will make big changes how voters cast their ballots in the future. The measure is expected to pass along party lines, with majority Republicans supporting it and Democrats voting against it. Opponents of the election reform bill concede their side is probably going to lose this battle. But if they do, some say they are not ready to accept it. Cliff Arnebeck says opponents of this bill are not ruling out the possibly putting the issue on the ballot so voters can decide it in the future.
The sponsor of the controversial election reform bill, Rep. Kevin DeWine (R-Fairborn), isn’t too concerned about a possible referendum on his bill.
The election reform bill contains a variety of new voting rules, including a provision requiring all voters to show identification when they vote. |
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Cliff Arnebeck (:12) 
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Rep. Kevin Dewine (R-Fairborn) (:16)
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