The Utah House approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would raise the bar for citizen initiatives that include tax increases.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House approved a proposed constitutional amendment Monday that would raise the bar for citizen initiatives that include tax increases., sponsored by Rep. Jason Kyle, R-Huntsville, would ask voters to approve a constitutional amendment that would require ballot initiatives with new taxes or rate increases to get support from at least 60% of voters, increasing the threshold from a simple majority.
He said it would also protect the minority of Utahns from efforts to increase taxes by a small majority. Rep. Brian King, D-Salt Lake City, said he supports protecting people from complete majority rule, but said there are others ways to do that without ignoring the will of the voters — even if that will is expressed by a small majority.
"We increasingly see Utah turning into California with initiatives coming forward," said House Majority Leader Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, who believes the amendment would be a better way to allow people to have a voice.
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