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.
Signature Requirements
Signature requirements vary depending on the type of petition and the specific office or jurisdiction involved. These thresholds are updated after every regular general election to account for changes in active voter registration totals across the state.
đź“„ View 2026 Petition Signature Requirements (PDF)How to Conduct a Petition
Select the type of initiative or referendum below for detailed instructions on the process:
Need to remove your signature?
You can remove your signature from any petition by contacting your local county clerk.
2025 Statewide Initiatives & Referendums
Repeal of the Independent Redistricting Commission and Standards Act Direct Initiative
Insufficient- Filed: 10.24.2025 | View Application & Proposed Law
- Fiscal Impact: View Initial Fiscal Impact Statement
- Signers: View List of Initiative Signers
Public Hearing Notices & Audio Recordings
Initiative Petition Processing Timeline
February 15 was the final day signatures could be submitted.
How long does processing take?
- County clerks had until March 8, 2026 at the latest to complete verification.
- The names of all valid signatures are posted on the petitions section of the vote.utah.gov website.
Signature Removal Timeline
Information on how to remove your name from a petition can be found here.
The last day to submit a removal request was April 23, 2026. The deadline to submit a request to remove a signature from this petition has passed.
H.B. 267 Public Sector Labor Union Amendments Referendum
Bill Repealed- Filed: 03.08.2025 | View Application & Read HB267
- Status: Temporary Stay on Effective Date for HB267
- Data: HB 267 Signature Validity by District
- The number of verified signatures submitted for this referendum was sufficient to place the measure on the 2026 ballot. However, during the 2025 Second Special Session, the Utah Legislature enacted legislation repealing H.B. 267, Public Sector Labor Union Amendments, which was the subject of the referendum. The repealer legislation was approved by the governor on December 11, 2025 and therefore will not appear on the 2026 General Election.
Earn My Elector Vote Initiative
Inactive- Filed: 03.12.2025 | View Application & Proposed Law
- Fiscal Impact: View Fiscal Impact Statement
“The Initiative Initiative”
Inactive- Refiled: 02.12.2025 | View Application & Proposed Law
- Fiscal Impact: View Fiscal Impact Statement
2025 S.B. 1012 Congressional Boundaries Designation Referendum
InsufficientThis referendum was determined to be insufficient.
Repeal of Independent Redistricting Commission Initiative
WithdrawnThis initiative was withdrawn by the sponsors on October 24, 2025.
Past Statewide Initiatives & Referendums
“The Initiative Initiative” Issues Submitted to the Voters
Withdrawn- Filed: 08.19.2024 (Withdrawn 02.12.2025)
- View Withdrawal Letter
- View Original Application
- View Fiscal Impact Statement
Citizens’ Initiative to Amend and Modify Title 32B. Alcoholic Beverage Control Act
Withdrawn- Filed: 06.09.2023 (Withdrawn 09.28.2023)
- View Original Application
- View Fiscal Impact Statement
Restoring the Utah State Flag Initiative
InsufficientReferendum re: 2023 S.B. 31 State Flag Amendments
InsufficientDenied Due to Insufficient Signatures.