Bill > HB0529

This bill proposes to establish the office of Secretary of State through election in the 2028 regular general election and to transfer most of the duties currently assigned to the Lieutenant Governor to the Secretary of State, effective January 1, 2029, contingent upon the passage and approval of a constitutional amendment. The bill amends various sections of Utah law to reflect this change, including provisions related to candidate vacancies, midterm vacancies in state offices, ballot preparation, voter information pamphlets, definitions of state offices, and the duties of various state officials. It also repeals an existing section related to the Lieutenant Governor's duties as Secretary of State and enacts new sections outlining the duties of the Secretary of State, including serving as the chief election officer and managing authentication and record-keeping functions. The bill also addresses the transition of duties and records from the Lieutenant Governor to the Secretary of State.

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