The bill, introduced by Senator Antonio, seeks to amend section 3521.01 and enact new sections 3521.011 through 3521.0115 of the Revised Code to establish updated congressional district boundaries in Ohio, in compliance with Article XIX of the Ohio Constitution. It includes definitions for "census block," "county," and "voting district," aligning them with the geographical data from the 2020 decennial census. The bill also stipulates that any county or part of a county not included in the defined districts will be assigned to the contiguous district with the least population. Additionally, it provides a detailed enumeration of the first congressional district, listing various county voting districts and census blocks, and repeals previous sections related to congressional districting to replace them with the newly defined boundaries.

Furthermore, the bill introduces numerous new legal insertions that specify voting districts and census blocks across various counties, including Hamilton, Franklin, and others, enhancing the electoral framework and ensuring accurate representation. The comprehensive nature of these insertions reflects a significant effort to modernize the electoral process, accommodating population shifts and improving the clarity of electoral mapping. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, indicating a focus on expanding and refining the legal framework without removing existing provisions. Overall, this legislative initiative aims to ensure fair representation in Congress and streamline the electoral management process in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3521.01, 3521.011, 3521.012, 3521.013, 3521.014, 3521.015, 3521.016, 3521.017, 3521.018, 3521.019, 3521.0110, 3521.0111, 3521.0112, 3521.0113, 3521.0114, 3521.0115