In 1851, the Ohio Constitution was approved by a simple majority and since 1912, amendments to the Ohio Constitution have required approval by a majority of Ohio voters (50% +1).
Since 1912, Ohio's voters have amended the constitution several times, based off proposals from lawmakers and citizens. This publication contains all up-to-date approved amendments. However, the constitution remains a living document and Ohio voters will likely decide further amendments in the future.
Whoever seeks to propose a law or constitutional amendment by initiative petition shall, by a written petition signed by one thousand qualified electors, submit the proposed law or constitutional amendment and a summary of it to the attorney general for examination.
The Second Amendment Preservation Act enacts anti-commandeering legislation, which relieves Ohio law enforcement agencies from enforcing unconstitutional federal gun-control laws, executive orders, or agency rule interpretations.