Ohio 1973 ballot measures
In 1973, voters decided on 11 statewide ballot measures in Ohio. On May 8, voters decided on seven. On November 6, voters decided on four.
- 11 were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved six (54.55%) and rejected five (45.45%).
On the ballot
May 8, 1973
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration of the General Assembly Amendment | Modify rules regarding administration, organization, and procedures of the general assembly. |
|
680,870 (54%) |
572,980 (46%) |
|
| Amendments to Court Rules Amendment | Allow the General Assembly to amend court practices and procedures set by the state Supreme Court. |
|
580,106 (46%) |
679,223 (54%) |
|
| Authorization of a State Lottery Amendment | Allow a state lottery and put the funds from it into the state's General Revenue Fund. |
|
973,956 (64%) |
547,655 (36%) |
|
| Disqualifications for Public Office Amendment | Repeal the provisions that prohibit those convicted of embezzling public funds from holding public office and that require public money that one holds to be disbursed prior to one holding a seat in the General Assembly. |
|
530,232 (38%) |
848,743 (62%) |
|
| Judicial Compensation Amendment | Allow compensation of judges to be set by law and to not be decreased during a judge's term. |
|
646,384 (49%) |
677,787 (51%) |
|
| Supreme Court Commission Amendment | Repeal the appointment of a Supreme Court Commission. |
|
563,919 (45%) |
692,623 (55%) |
|
| Taking of Property of Sewer and Water Lines Amendment | Permit the taking of private property for sewer and water lines prior to the payment for such property. |
|
405,035 (29%) |
993,245 (71%) |
November 6, 1973
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration and Organization of the State Courts Amendment | Revise provisions relating to the administration and organization of the state court system. |
|
1,317,379 (63%) |
778,466 (37%) |
|
| Bonds for Vietnam War Veterans Amendment | Authorize up to $300 million in bonds for payments to veterans of the Vietnam War. |
|
1,650,120 (72%) |
647,629 (28%) |
|
| Income Amount Exempt from Taxation Amendment | Allow for a new amount of income to be exempted from income taxation. |
|
1,299,882 (60%) |
883,123 (40%) |
|
| Tax Assessments of Agricultural Lands Amendment | Permit agricultural land to be evaluated for its agricultural use when assessed for tax purposes. |
|
1,810,630 (76%) |
567,189 (24%) |
See also
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