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House rejects first-substitute on initiative-process bill after extended debate
Summary
A first-substitute to HB220, aiming to set an internal legislative process for handling citizen initiatives, failed in the House (22-49). Sponsors said the measure preserves petitioners’ right to take original language to the ballot while permitting the Legislature to amend when necessary; opponents raised concerns about signatures and fairness.
The Utah House voted down the first-substitute to House Bill 220, a proposal that would create a legislative process for handling initiative petitions that are brought to the Legislature.
Sponsor Tammy J. Rowland argued the bill is designed to give petition sponsors a fair hearing and to allow the Legislature…
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