Bill > HB0563

This bill modifies the process for submitting proposed constitutional amendments and ballot measures to voters in Utah by shifting key drafting and analysis responsibilities from the presiding officers of the legislature to the legislative general counsel. Specifically, the bill changes who will be responsible for creating ballot titles, assigning letters or numbers to amendments and propositions, drafting ballot analyses, and determining fiscal effects of proposed measures. The legislative general counsel will now be tasked with preparing clear, concise analyses of no more than 1,000 words that explain the measure's impact on existing law, describe the measure in plain language, and identify potential fiscal implications. The bill also maintains requirements for publishing full text of amendments, certifying ballot titles with county clerks, and including detailed information in voter information pamphlets. These changes aim to standardize and potentially improve the clarity of information presented to voters about proposed constitutional amendments and ballot measures. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, allowing time for implementation planning.

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