Utah ballot

Constitutional Amendment A (H.J.R. 10, 2025 General Session) was referred by the Legislature unanimously (Senate 29-0, House 70-0). Per the pamphlet's impartial analysis, it would require proposed constitutional amendments to be published for 60 calendar days immediately before the general election in a manner set by state law, instead of in a newspaper in each county for two months; it would not change how amendments are proposed or approved. If approved, H.B. 481 takes effect, requiring the Lieutenant Governor to publish the full text on the Utah Public Notice Website and the Lieutenant Governor's website; the fiscal analysis estimates savings of up to $1.4 million every two years.

A yes vote: For: proposed constitutional amendments would be published for 60 calendar days before the general election in a manner set by state law (under H.B. 481, on the Utah Public Notice Website and the Lieutenant Governor's website) instead of in newspapers for two months.

A no vote: Against: the constitution would continue to require publication of proposed amendments in a newspaper in each county for two months before the election.

Constitutional Amendment B (S.J.R. 2, 2025 General Session) was referred by the Legislature (Senate 21-8, House 55-17). Per the pamphlet's impartial analysis, statewide citizen initiatives voted on after Nov. 1, 2026, would need at least 60% voter approval if they create a new tax, expand an existing tax, increase a tax rate, or change a property tax rate so it decreases less than under existing law; other initiatives would still need a simple majority (or two-thirds for wildlife initiatives). The fiscal analysis says it likely would not materially affect current state revenues or spending.

A yes vote: For: statewide initiatives that create, expand or raise a tax (or reduce a property tax rate cut) would need at least 60% voter approval, for initiatives voted on after Nov. 1, 2026.

A no vote: Against: such initiatives would continue to pass with a simple majority.