Utah considers raising the threshold for passing citizen tax initiatives from 50% to 60% of votes.

Utah lawmakers are considering a constitutional amendment that would increase the vote needed for citizen initiatives that raise taxes from 50% to 60%. The proposal, SJR2, passed a Senate committee this January and would need to pass the Legislature before appearing on the 2026 ballot. Supporters, like Utah State Senator Lincoln Fillmore, argue it would better represent taxpayers, while opponents claim it would make it harder for citizens to enact change through initiatives.

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