sb5 referendum petition. who can circulate? ohio association of professional fire fighters...
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LEGAL RULES OF THE ROADAND
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SB5 REFERENDUM PETITION
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN.
CANNOT HAVE A FELONY CONVICTION FOR WHICH YOU ARE STILL ON PROBATION.
NOT REQUIRED TO BE A REGISTERED VOTER.
Who Can Circulate?
Ohio association of professional fire fighters___________________________________________________________________________
Statement of Circulator Page
You must properly complete the Statement of Solicitor Page.
Print your name clearly.
Write in exact number of signatures on the petition.
This must be accurate!
Statement of Circulator Page
If paid for the hours you circulate the petition, must enter the name &
address of your employer. If volunteering & not paid to circulate
petitions leave blank.
Statement of Circulator Page
Who Can Sign The Petition?
Only registered Ohio voters may sign the petition.
Signers can register to vote and then sign the petition.
Registration forms must besubmitted within 10 days.
Who Can Sign The Petition?
Voters must be registered in the county for the petition they sign.
Circulators may not sign their own petition (such signatures will not be valid).
Filling Out Petitions Properly
Each signature must be witnessed by the circulator.
Cannot sign for someone else (spouse cannot sign for spouse).
Ask every person to sign and print their name legibly.
Filling Out Petitions Properly
Signer should complete all fields other than “Ward/Precinct”
Ward/Precinct information is NOT REQUIRED and if incorrect could void that signature.
Circulators may fill in appropriate information, other than signature.
Filling Out Petitions Properly
Signer’s address must be where he/she is registered to vote.
No P.O. Boxes Signature must be in ink (preferably
blue or black).
Signature Page
Statement of Circulator Page
What Invalidates A Petition?
If circulator statement is not properly filled out.
If circulator statement has an inaccurate number of net signatures.
What Invalidates A Petition?
If 2 or more signatures are
signed by the same person.If the circulator is convicted of
a felony and is still on probation.
Petition Check-Out Page
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