Ballot Proposition Requirements
HB 481 would require that all proposed constitutional amendments and other ballot questions be published as a formal public notice for 60 calendar days before the next general election. This applies to state officials (like the lieutenant governor and county clerks) who prepare ballot materials, ensuring voters see full details before voting. The bill takes effect only if a related constitutional amendment (H.J.R. 10) passes, with implementation scheduled for January 1, 2027. It modifies existing publication rules without changing the content of ballot measures.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Mar 2025
Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Signed Mar 27, 2025
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This bill amends Utah's publication requirements for constitutional amendments and ballot questions, making the process contingent on the passage of a separate constitutional amendment (H.J.R. 10). The bill clarifies that the lieutenant governor must publish full text of ballot measures for 60 calendar days before the next general election, with specific rules for constitutional amendments versus other questions.
Scope change
The bill's applicability is now conditional on the passage and approval of a proposed constitutional amendment (H.J.R. 10) at the next general election, meaning these publication requirements only take effect if that separate constitutional amendment is approved by voters.
REQUIREMENT
Changed publication timing requirement from a range (60-14 days before election) to a fixed 60 calendar days immediately preceding the next general election for both constitutional amendments and other ballot questions.
Modified Section 20A-7-103 to clarify that the lieutenant governor must publish full text of amendments, questions, or statutes as class A notices under Section 63G-30-102 for 60 calendar days before the next general election.
TIMELINE
Added effective date of January 1, 2027, contingent on H.J.R. 10 passing the Legislature and being approved by voters at the next regular general election.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
37
Key actions
8
Committee
6
Mar 27, 2025
Signed into law
Governor Signed
executive
Mar 8, 2025
Legislature · Passed
House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling
legislature
Mar 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate/ committee report favorable
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
House/ passed 3rd reading
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
House/ committee report favorable
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
lower
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
House/ to standing committee
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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