HB0136S02 | Initiative and Referenda Modifications

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends provisions of the Election Code relating to statewide and local initiatives and referenda.

Highlighted Provisions: 

 This bill:
▸     imposes requirements on signature gatherers and provides criminal penalties for violation of those requirements;

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0136S02
Year: 
2021
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 23, 2021
Sponsor
Representative
Jordan D. Teuscher
Republican - District 42
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
View Fiscal Note
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Oppose
Utah PTA Resolution: 
COM 2020-1 | Protecting Utahns Right to Semi-Direct Democracy Through Initiatives and Popular Referenda
Impact on Children: 

The Utah Legislature has, by statute, made it very difficult and expensive for citizens to bring an initiative or referendum to the People for consideration because of stringent requirements for signature gathering. This bill continues to add to those requirements increasing the difficulty. 

Commission: 
Community Engagement
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies support the right of the people to participate in direct democracy through initiatives and referenda and oppose any legislation that weakens their ability to do so.