and what you need to know SB5 REFERENDUM PETITION Must be a US citizen Cannot have a felony conviction for which you are still on probation Not required to be a registered voter Who Can Circulate ID: 322049
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LEGAL RULES OF THE ROADandwhat you need to know
SB5 REFERENDUM PETITIONSlide2
Must be a U.S. citizen. Cannot have a felony conviction for which you are still on probation.
Not required to be a registered voter.
Who Can Circulate?
Ohio association of professional fire fighters
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Statement of Circulator Page
You must properly complete the Statement of Solicitor Page.
Print your name clearly.
Write in exact number of signatures on the petition.
This must be accurate!Slide4
Statement of Circulator Page
If paid for the hours you circulate the petition, must enter the name & address of your employer.
If volunteering & not paid to circulate petitions leave blank.Slide5
Statement of Circulator PageSlide6
Who Can Sign The Petition?
Only registered Ohio voters may sign the petition. Signers can register to vote and then sign the petition.
Registration forms must be
submitted within 10 days.Slide7
Who Can Sign The Petition?
Voters must be registered in the county for the petition they sign.Circulators may not sign their own petition (such signatures will not be valid).Slide8
Filling Out Petitions Properly
Each signature must be witnessed by the circulator.Cannot sign for someone else (spouse cannot sign for spouse).
Ask every person to sign
and
print their name legibly.Slide9
Filling Out Petitions Properly
Signer should complete all fields other than “Ward/Precinct” Ward/Precinct information is NOT REQUIRED and if incorrect could void that signature.
Circulators may fill in appropriate information,
other than signature
.Slide10
Filling Out Petitions Properly
Signer’s address must be where he/she is registered to vote. No P.O. Boxes
Signature must be in ink (preferably blue or black).Slide11
Signature PageSlide12
Statement of Circulator PageSlide13
What Invalidates A Petition?
If circulator statement is not properly filled out.If circulator statement has an inaccurate number of net signatures.Slide14
What Invalidates A Petition?
If 2 or more signatures are signed by the same person.
If the circulator is convicted of a felony and is still on probation.Slide15
Petition Check-Out PageSlide16
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