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The Ohio Supreme Court issued a ruling on Monday regarding the Governor’s plan to install Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) at Ohio’s seven racetracks. The court ruled 6-1 that the enabling legislation from House Bill 1, and the Governor’s Executive Order, are subject to a referendum by the people. The lawsuit was filed by a ballot issue group called LetOhioVote.org.
LetOhioVote.org now has 90 days in which to submit at least 241,366 valid signatures, from at least 44 of the state’s 88 counties. If they are able to get these signatures, the issue will be placed on the November 2, 2010 ballot.
Governor Strickland said in a statement that he was “disappointed” in the court’s decision. However, Mr. Strickland did not reveal whether he would direct the Lottery Commission to move forward with the slots program in the meantime until this issue is put before the voters.