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Citizen-led ballot measures may be harder to pass under ‘power-hungry grab’ by Utah Legislature

Lawmakers want to require a 60% vote to pass ballot measures that raise taxes in Utah. Right now, a majority vote is required to enact a ballot initiative.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Jason Kyle stands as the Utah House of Representatives considers an amendment to a resolution to show support for Israel during an Extraordinary Session at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. Kyle is proposing two pieces of legislation to make it more difficult to pass citizen-led ballot measures that increase taxes.