State Issue 2 is a proposed constitutional amendment placed on the ballot by the Ohio General Assembly. This amendment is a bond package that would add an additional $400 million to the existing Clean Ohio Fund.

The Clean Ohio Fund is a program funded by state issued bonds first passed by Ohio's citizens in 2000. Passage of Issue 2 in November will enable the Clean Ohio Fund to continue the work to improve the quality of life for all Ohioans through community-directed investments in initiatives that will:

• Keep our drinking water clean & safe
• Clean up and redevelop polluted abandoned industrial sites
• Protect our lakes, rivers and streams
• Conserve wildlife habitat
• Preserve working family farms
• Expand outdoor recreational opportunities
• Create new jobs and economic development
• Ensure that Ohio’s land, water, and natural habitats can be enjoyed now and for generations to come.

The renewal of the Clean Ohio Fund is a piece of the bipartisan $1.57 billion economic stimulus package passed by the state legislature and signed by Gov. Ted Strickland. Passage of Issue 2 will not result in raised taxes, as the funds for the program come from the sale of state bonds to investors.

Official Arguments
By law, the five-member Ohio Ballot Board designates a group of individuals to prepare and file arguments in support of or in opposition to each proposed constitutional amendment. Click below to read the official arguments regarding State Issue 2.

Ballot Language
Read exactly what’s printed on the ballot regarding Issue 2:

Full Text of Proposed Amendment

Groups urging a “YES” vote on State Issue 2 include: Ohio Chamber of Commerce Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Columbus Chamber County Commissioners’ Association of Ohio Greater Cleveland Partnership The Nature Conservancy Ohio AFL-CIO Ohio Association of Realtors Ohio Chemistry Technology Council Ohio Council of Churches Ohio Environmental Council Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Ohio Forestry Association Ohio League of Conservation Voters Ohio Manufacturers’ Association Ohio Restaurant Association Ohio Township Association Sierra Club Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber Groups urging a “NO” vote on State Issue 2 include: