The resolution from the 136th General Assembly of Ohio delegates authority to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to appoint groups of members to prepare arguments for and against proposed amendments to the Ohio Constitution, as well as for laws submitted to voters via referendum or initiative petitions. This delegation is in accordance with existing provisions in the Ohio Constitution and Revised Code, which require the General Assembly to designate individuals or groups to prepare these arguments when proposing amendments or laws.
Specifically, the resolution allows the designated leaders to select members who supported a joint resolution to craft arguments in favor of the proposed amendment, while also allowing for the selection of members who opposed the resolution to prepare counterarguments. Additionally, the resolution mandates that the appointed individuals or groups must have adequate time to prepare and submit their arguments to the Secretary of State by a specified deadline, ensuring that the electorate is informed ahead of the election.