Ohio Report for Friday, January 27, 2012 House Report
House Democrats Offer Alternative To Divisive Elections Bill
A day after tensions flared among Republican officials over the proposed repeal of an elections overhaul bill, House Democrats seized the opportunity to present alternative legislation.
Rep. Kathleen Clyde (D-Kent), Rep. Tracy Heard (D-Columbus) and Rep. Alicia Reece (D-Cincinnati) on Friday offered details of legislation currently being drafted that would replace many aspects of the measure (HB 194
) that is subject to a referendum vote in November.
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