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Utah Senate defeats bill that would broaden local referendums
Utah State Senate · February 6, 2004
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The Utah Senate rejected Senate Bill 8, a measure to expand local referendum powers, after senators warned it could allow small petition drives to halt government action and circumvent constitutional protections.
The Utah Senate defeated Senate Bill 8, a local-referendum amendment, on Feb. 5 after floor debate about its effect on representative government.
Senator Beverly Evans introduced the bill as a concurrence item from the House. Opponents including Senator Valentine argued the measure would change longstanding practice by allowing a…
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