Initiatives and Referenda
What is an initiative?
An initiative is a petition to propose a new law and submit it to the voters or legislature for their approval or rejection. A local initiative proposes a county, municipal, or metro township law, and a statewide initiative proposes a state law.
What is a referendum?
A referendum is a petition to refer an existing law and submit it to the voters for their approval or rejection. A local referendum refers to county, municipal, or metro township laws, and a statewide referendum refers a state law.
How do I conduct an initiative or referendum?
Click on the buttons below for more information on how to conduct a specific type of initiative or referendum:
Statewide Initiative and Referendum Information
Click on a heading below for more information on a specific initiative or referendum:
2025 Statewide Initiative and Referendum Information
Repeal of the Independent Redistricting Commission and Standards Act Direct Initiative
Initial Fiscal Impact Statement
–Application sent to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst on October 24, 2025
-View the Initial Fiscal Impact Statement for the Initiative
Public Hearings
Signature Gathering
–Signature packets provided to sponsors after public hearings have been completed
-Sponsors must collect at least 140,748 verified signatures (8% of signatures of the number of active registered voters in Utah)
-Click here to view list of initiative signers>-Click here to view list of initiative signers
-The last day to gather signatures and submit packets to County Clerks is February, 14, 2026
-County clerks have 21 days from when each packet was received to verify signatures. -The very last day for clerks to verify signatures is March 7, 2026.
Removing your name
-The deadline for removing a signature from a petition depends on when each petition packet is received and verified by the county clerk. Because these deadlines vary, those who wish to remove their names should submit a request to their county clerk as soon as possible.
–Information on how an individual may remove their signature from the signature packet (20A-1-1003)
Determination by Lieutenant Governor
-After signatures are gathered and verified, the Lieutenant Governor will determine if the Initiative is sufficient. If it is declared sufficient, it will move forward to be placed on the ballot for a vote of the people.
Repeal of Independent Redistricting Commission Initiative (Withdrawn 10.24.2025)
Initial Fiscal Impact Statement and Public Hearings
–Application sent to the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst on October 17, 2025
-View the Initial Fiscal Impact Statement for the Initiative
-Notice of Public Hearings – Public Hearings have been cancelled for this petition
Initiative Withdrawn
-This initiative was withdrawn by the sponsors on October 24, 2025
–View the Withdrawal Letter
2025 S.B. 1012 Congressional Boundaries Designation Referendum
Signature Gathering
-Signature packets provided to sponsors on October 17, 2025
-Sponsors must collect at least 140,748 verified signatures (8% of signatures of the number of active registered voters in Utah)
-Click here to view list of referendum signers (This link will be active when the first signatures have been verified)
-The last day to gather signatures and submit packets to County Clerks is November 17, 2025
-County clerks have 21 days from when each packet was received to verify signatures. -The very last day for clerks to verify signatures is December 8, 2025.
Removing your name
-The deadline for removing a signature from a petition depends on when each petition packet is received and verified by the county clerk. Because these deadlines vary, those who wish to remove their names should submit a request to their county clerk as soon as possible.
–Information on how an individual may remove their signature from the signature packet (20A-1-1003)
Determination by Lieutenant Governor
This referendum was determined to be insufficient. View the Lieutenant Governors Determination Letter and addendum letter below.
Earn My Elector Vote Initiative
» Application Received (Filed 03.12.2025)
» View the Initiative Application and Read the Proposed Law
» View the Fiscal Impact Statement for the Initiative
» View the List of Signers (This link will be active when the first signatures have been verified)
» Information on how an individual may remove their signature from the signature packet (20A-1-1003)
H.B. 267 Public Sector Labor Union Amendments Referendum
» Application Received (Filed 03.08.2025)
» HB 267 Signature Validity by District
» Temporary Stay on Effective Date for HB267
» View the Referendum Application and Read HB267
» View the List of Signers (This link will be active when the first signatures have been verified)
» Information on how an individual may remove their signature from the signature packet (20A-1-1003)
Past Statewide Initiative and Referendum Information
“The Initiative Initiative” Issues Submitted to the Voters
» Application Received (Filed 08.19.2024)
» This initiative was withdrawn by the sponsors on February 12, 2025
» View the Withdrawal Letter
» View the Initiative Application and Read the Proposed Law
» View the Fiscal Impact Statement for the Initiative
» Information on how an individual may remove their signature from the signature packet (20A-7-205(4))
Citizens’ Initiative to Amend and Modify Title 32B. Alcoholic Beverage Control Act
» Application Received (Filed 06.09.2023)
» This initiative was withdrawn by the sponsors on Thursday, 9/28/23.
» View the Initiative Application and Read the Proposed Law
» View the Fiscal Impact Statement for the Initiative
» Information on how an individual may remove their signature from the signature packet (20A-7-205(4))
Restoring the Utah State Flag Initiative
» Application Received (Filed 05.02.2023)
» View the Restoring the Utah State Flag Initiative Determination Letter
» Restoring the Utah State Flag Initiative Update
» View the Initiative Application and Read the Proposed Law
» View the Fiscal Impact Statement for the Initiative
» Information on how an individual may remove their signature from the signature packet (20A-7-205(4))
» Notice of Public Hearings
Local Initiative and Referendum Information
Weber County – Roy Tax Increase Referendum
List of signers can be found here.
Washington County – Ivins City Tax Rate Referendum
List of signers can be found here.
Utah County – Orem Ordinance 2025-6
List of signers can be found here.
Summit County – Hole-punched Referendum Ordinance 987 Park City Junction DA
List of signers can be found here.
Summit County – Referendum Ordinance 987 Park City Junction Development Agreement
List of signers can be found here.
Davis County – Clinton City Terraform Development Referendum
List of signers can be found here.
Uintah County – Referendum to Repeal Res #05-21-2024
List of signers can be found here.