Ohio Ballot Issues Propose Housing Bond and Rail Plan
A voter pamphlet outlines Issue 1 to authorize 2 from bonds for mortgage money and elderly housing with no state funds, plus Issue 2 proposing a high speed intercity rail system funded by a 1 percent sales tax. It warns of tax increases, consultant gains, and debate over economic impact.
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Ohio
Ohio housing bonds amendment text overview
Provision outlines bonding power for housing finance to aid elderly and owner occupied homes, authorizes loans and payments by private lenders or agencies, and sets effective date upon voter adoption. Clarifies constitutional reallocation of section numbers and publication details.
Text of Ohio constitutional amendment for interstate rail tax
The proposed amendment to Article VIII adds Section 14 creating a high speed intercity passenger transportation system. It levies a one percent excise tax on retail sales and on storage use or consumption of tangible personal property or services in Ohio beginning January 1 1983. Tax proceeds fund the High Speed Intercity Passenger Transportation Fund and are deposited, invested, and used as specified, with exemptions and collection rules defined by law.
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Ohio Rail Transportation Authority
Toledo
Columbus
Ohio
Japan
France
Arthur Wilkowski
Harry Meshel
Cooper Snyder
Germany
Canada
AX Dolla
Thomas van Meter
William Ress
Larry Ballweg
State of
General Assembly
Proposed Public Utility Changes and Appointments Measure
Ballot item outlines changes to public utility financing dates and transfer rules, plus provisions for appointing a commission chair and granting contract authority. The text indicates a yes vote supports appointments and related regulatory adjustments.
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General Assembly of
Ohio Ballot Board
Savings and Loan Associations
Committee For the
Troy James
Stanley Aronoff
Charles Butts
Marguerite Bowman
Committee Against
Gene Damschroder
Cleveland
Akron-Canton
Dayon
Springfield
Hamilton-Middletown
Cincinnati
Lorain-Elyria
Teeno
Secretary of State
Ohio Rail
Clevela MY
D T Hamilton-Mcinnati
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FEDER
Belete
DEVEL
Picent
Adopiak
Reguba
Trans Sporta
Appoin Commission
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