Columbus – State Senator Capri S. Cafaro (D-Hubbard) issued the following statement today after being appointed to the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission, as created in Ohio House Bill 188 of the 129th Ohio General Assembly:
“I am proud to announce my appointment to such an important legislative commission as I hold such reverence for the Ohio Constitution as a governing document in this great state. I look forward to serious dialogue regarding the Ohio Constitution as it stands today and hearing public input from across the state. I encourage my constituents to reach out to our office if they have any suggestions or concerns regarding changes to this fundamental document.”
The Commission is comprised of a total of 32 members, 12 from within the Ohio General Assembly and 20 appointed from the general public. These members are tasked with making recommendations for changes to the Ohio Constitution, as well as with making recommendations as to organizing a state constitutional convention. The Commission is required to make its first report to the Ohio General Assembly no later than January 1, 2013 and requires biennial reports thereafter as well as completion of all work by July 1, 2021. The last time a study of the Ohio Constitution of this size was conducted was during the Ohio Constitutional Revision Commission in 1970.
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