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Utah Senate debates voting amendments tightening citizenship verification; measure tabled on third for fiscal review
Summary
Third substitute House Bill 209, which would tighten documentation and verification standards for state votes and clarify county clerk and lieutenant governor procedures, prompted extended debate over voter burden and fiscal cost; the Senate later tabled the bill on third for fiscal impact.
Senator Winterton introduced third substitute House Bill 209 as a measure to clarify how county clerks and the lieutenant governor determine citizenship and residency for voting purposes. Winterton said the bill "provides clearness and fairness" and argued that a number of documentary options are available for voters to prove eligibility.
Supporters described the bill as a…
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