COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine has fulfilled his promise to veto a Senate bill that would limit the powers of his administration and health officials as COVID-19 continues to spread throughout Ohio.
DeWine vetoed Substitute Senate Bill 311 on Wednesday, saying "it is not in the best interest of protecting the health and safety of all Ohioans."
Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof said Wednesday he has the votes to override DeWine's veto of the bill. The House would need 60 votes to override DeWine's veto.
Obhof says he plans to hold a vote by the end of the week.
The bill would allow the Legislature to adopt resolutions to rescind Ohio Department of Health orders to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.
It would also prevent the Health Department from implementing regional or statewide quarantines for people who haven't been directly exposed or diagnosed with the disease such quarantines are aimed at.
Some Republicans say DeWine has overstepped his authority and usurped the legislative process with a series of executive orders since March to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
A message was left with Republican House Speaker Bob Cupp about his intentions for a veto override vote.
