Bill > SB0033

This bill, the Political Procedures Amendments, makes a number of changes to the voting and election procedures in Utah, including: - Modifying the notice and publication requirements for various election-related deadlines and events, such as filing deadlines, public hearings, and election day details. The bill generally requires more widespread publication through multiple methods, including newspapers, public websites, and direct mailing. - Changing the deadlines and procedures for things like filing declarations of candidacy, submitting referendum and initiative petitions, and removing signatures from petitions. - Updating the requirements for political party organization and officer reporting. - Revising provisions related to absentee and mail-in voting, including deadlines for applying for and submitting absentee ballots. - Making adjustments to the procedures for recounts, canvassing election results, and publishing election information. - Providing more specificity on the notice and publication requirements for various local elections and ballot measures. - Clarifying and updating provisions related to the formation of new political parties and the organization of existing ones. The bill aims to standardize and clarify various election processes in the state while ensuring greater transparency and public notice around key election events and deadlines.

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