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This bill addresses several modifications to Utah's election laws, focusing primarily on conflict of interest provisions and administrative procedures. The bill creates new rules for handling situations where the lieutenant governor might have a conflict of interest in election-related matters, particularly when the governor is seeking reelection or the lieutenant governor is running for office. In such "conflicted races," the attorney general is empowered to take over certain election administration functions, including resolving disputes, investigating complaints, and even determining winners in tie vote scenarios. The bill expands the attorney general's role in addressing potential election irregularities by allowing them to investigate and take action on complaints related to election law violations. Additionally, the bill clarifies and streamlines various election processes, such as canvassing returns, handling tie votes, and defining the lieutenant governor's responsibilities as the state's chief election officer. The legislation also includes provisions for how conflicts of interest should be managed, ensuring transparency and impartiality in election administration. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, giving election officials time to prepare for the new procedures.

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https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/SB0341.html