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House raises initiative distribution threshold from 15 to 20 counties in HB304
Utah House of Representatives · February 18, 1998
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Summary
The House passed HB304 to require citizen initiatives to secure support from 20 counties (rather than 15) before becoming statewide ballot measures. Supporters said it ensures statewide scope; opponents argued it raises the barrier to citizen initiatives. Final vote: 44–26.
The House adopted House Bill 304, which increases the county-distribution threshold for citizen initiatives from 15 counties to 20 counties as a condition for placing an initiative on a statewide ballot.
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