Bill > HB0038

This bill amends various sections of Utah law concerning county government and special districts, primarily by updating terminology and clarifying procedures. Key changes include replacing the term "county auditor" with "finance officer" in many instances, aligning with the definition of "finance officer" as provided in Section 17-66-101, which refers to either the county auditor or a designated person for accounting services. The bill also modifies requirements for petition signatures, election timelines for moving county seats, and the process for consolidating or annexing territory between counties and special districts. Additionally, it updates definitions related to special districts and infrastructure financing districts, clarifies the roles and responsibilities of county officials in financial administration, record-keeping, and auditing, and adjusts provisions related to county office consolidation, surveyor duties, and campaign finance disclosures. The bill also makes technical amendments to sections concerning special district operations, infrastructure financing districts, and tax collection.

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