❌ SB63
Prohibit use of ranked choice voting; withhold funding for use
Current Status: In House Committee (General Government)
Summary
This bill prohibits the use of ranked choice voting in Ohio and mandates that any municipality or chartered county that adopts ranked choice voting will be ineligible to receive Local Government Fund distributions during the period it is in effect. The bill outlines the definitions of elections and the penalties for municipalities that implement ranked choice voting.
Rationale
The bill restricts voting methods, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of individual rights and self-determination in the electoral process. It imposes penalties on local governments for adopting a voting method that may enhance voter choice, which is contrary to the Libertarian emphasis on free markets and individual liberties.
Risks and Concerns
- Potential disenfranchisement of voters who prefer ranked choice voting.
- Increased government control over local election processes.
- Limiting the diversity of electoral methods available to municipalities.