Bill > HB0027

This bill amends various sections of Utah law related to candidate nomination and ballot preparation, primarily by updating cross-references and clarifying procedures. It adjusts references within sections concerning candidate vacancies, the director of elections' rulemaking authority, and the formatting of manual and mechanical ballots to reflect changes in other statutes. Notably, it modifies the process for removing signatures from nomination petitions, requiring that voters be notified via email if their information is posted online and providing a clearer timeframe for signature removal requests. The bill also updates language regarding the circulation and verification of nomination petitions, including specific warnings and notices to signers about potential public disclosure of their information. Finally, it sets an effective date of January 1, 2027, for these changes.

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