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Utah Senate debate raises constitutional concerns as bill seeks to limit land‑use referendums
Summary
Senate Bill 199 would alter how local land‑use decisions are or can be referred to the ballot, a change sponsors say will help cities act on housing but opponents warn could reduce citizens' initiative/referral power and raise constitutional questions.
Senate Bill 199 drew extended floor debate Feb. 14 after sponsor Senator Mackell said the bill empowers local councils to make tough land‑use decisions — a change he argued would reduce referendum-driven delays and help advance affordable housing projects.
Sponsor said the bill would allow local councils to act without automatic referral under certain conditions and argued the move is needed to…
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