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    Amendment introduced to prohibit foreign ownership in critical infrastructure in Ohio

    Introduced on October 26, 2019, House Joint Resolution 2 (HJR 2), titled the “Ohio Critical Infrastructure Protection Amendment,” seeks to place a constitutional amendment before Ohio voters prohibiting foreign businesses and individuals from having a majority ownership interest in critical infrastructure located in Ohio. Impacted types of infrastructure include power plants, intrastate electric transmission lines, intrastate natural gas pipelines and water treatment plants.  HJR 2 is sponsored by Representatives Jamie Callender (R-Concord) and Don Manning (R-New Middletown).   In order to be placed on the ballot for voters, such a joint resolution requires a three-fifths majority vote in both the Ohio House and Senate.

    HJR 2 is a state legislative proposal that could profoundly affect business in Ohio. Members of Bricker & Eckler’s energy and government relations teams are available to answer questions and will be actively monitoring this proposal.


    This is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be legal advice and does not create or imply an attorney-client relationship.

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