The Utah Legislature announced that it will convene in another special session for 2024 on Aug. 21.
Officials said Monday the special session will be "to give voters the opportunity to decide the nature of initiatives and referenda.""If passed by the Legislature, a constitutional amendment will be on the November ballot. If voters approve the proposed amendment, the constitutional and statutory changes would:Restore and strengthen the long-standing practice that voters, the Legislature, and local bodies may amend or repeal legislation.
This amendment provides a path for Utahns to weigh in and make their voices heard. To be clear, the proposed amendment restores the over 100-year-old effect of citizen initiatives. The initiative process will remain unchanged, and Utahns will continue to have the ability to propose and run ballot initiatives. Additionally, it prohibits foreign entities from contributing to ballot propositions, adding safeguards against undue influence.
Special Session Constitutional Amendment Ballot Initiatives Referenda Foreign Entities Signature Collection Voter Decision
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