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 links below for more information on how to conduct a specific type of initiative or referendum:

“The Initiative Initiative” Issues Submitted to the Voters (Filed 08.19.2024)

» 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 (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» This initiative was withdrawn by the sponsors on Thursday, 9/28/23.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 (Filed 05.02.2023)
Denied Due to Insufficient Signatures