2008 Ohio Ballot Measures
Business and Consumers
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 5: Referendum on Legislation Making Changes to Check Cashing, Lending, Sometimes Known as "Pay Lending," Fees, Interest rates, and Practices | Passed |
Constitution
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 6: To Amend the Constitution by Initiative Petition for a Casino Near Wilmington in Southwest Ohio and Distribute to all Ohio a Tax on the Casino | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 3: To Amend the Constitution to Protect Private Property Rights in Ground Water, Lakes and Other Watercourses | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 2: To Authorize the State to Issue Bonds to Continue the Clean Ohio Program for Environmental Revitalization and Conservation | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 1: To Provide for Earlier Filing Deadlines for Statewide Ballot Issues | Passed |
Elections
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 1: To Provide for Earlier Filing Deadlines for Statewide Ballot Issues | Passed |
Environment
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 3: To Amend the Constitution to Protect Private Property Rights in Ground Water, Lakes and Other Watercourses | Passed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 2: To Authorize the State to Issue Bonds to Continue the Clean Ohio Program for Environmental Revitalization and Conservation | Passed |
Finance and Banking
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 5: Referendum on Legislation Making Changes to Check Cashing, Lending, Sometimes Known as "Pay Lending," Fees, Interest rates, and Practices | Passed |
Gambling and Gaming
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 6: To Amend the Constitution by Initiative Petition for a Casino Near Wilmington in Southwest Ohio and Distribute to all Ohio a Tax on the Casino | Failed |
Government Budget and Spending
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 6: To Amend the Constitution by Initiative Petition for a Casino Near Wilmington in Southwest Ohio and Distribute to all Ohio a Tax on the Casino | Failed |
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 2: To Authorize the State to Issue Bonds to Continue the Clean Ohio Program for Environmental Revitalization and Conservation | Passed |
Housing and Property
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 3: To Amend the Constitution to Protect Private Property Rights in Ground Water, Lakes and Other Watercourses | Passed |
Taxes
| Election Date | State | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 4, 2008 | Ohio | Issue 6: To Amend the Constitution by Initiative Petition for a Casino Near Wilmington in Southwest Ohio and Distribute to all Ohio a Tax on the Casino | Failed |