Bill > HB0170

This bill amends existing Utah law to expand the scope of referendums to include actions taken by local school boards, specifically regarding local laws and local school tax laws, allowing voters to challenge and potentially overturn these decisions through a referendum process. It clarifies definitions related to referendums, modifies signature requirements for challenging different types of local laws, and adjusts procedures for preparing and distributing information about referendums, including arguments for and against them. The bill also updates rules for public meetings where referendums are discussed and specifies how school district referendums will be handled by boards of canvassers and how their results will be proclaimed. Additionally, it makes technical changes to various sections of Utah code concerning elections, land use, and public notices to incorporate school districts into the referendum framework.

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