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House amends annexation bill to remove notarization requirement, advances measure
Summary
Senate Bill 18, changing notice and petition requirements for municipal annexations in first-class counties, was amended on the House floor to remove a notarization requirement for withdrawal of petition signatures and was advanced by the House after supporters said the amendment protects property owners and eases administrative burden.
The Utah House on Jan. 28 took up Senate Bill 18, a bill that updates notification and petition procedures for municipal annexations in first-class counties. Representative Lawrence, sponsor on the floor, said the bill requires notice of a petition and proposed annexation to property owners and those within 300 feet, specifies language that must appear on petitions, and allows a 30-day period during which signers may withdraw their names.
During floor consideration, a…
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