Episode 601: After Losing in Court and at the Polls, Utah Legislature Approves Nov. Ballot Measure to Veto or Alter Citizen Ballot Measures to Protect Its Power

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Sept. 4, 2024
After Losing in Court and at the Polls, Utah Legislature Approves Nov. Ballot Measure to Veto or Alter Citizen Ballot Measures to Protect Its Power
In a move exemplifying why gerrymandering is a danger to American democracy, the Utah legislature approved a politician-crafted constitutional amendment ballot measure to give itself the power to veto or alter a citizen ballot measure.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

BallotPedia - Utah Proposition 4, Independent Advisory Commission on Redistricting Initiative (2018)
Utah Legislature - Senate Bill 200 - REDISTRICTING AMENDMENTS
Utah Supreme Court - Opinion in League of Women Voters v. Utah State Legislature
Utah News Dispatch - Utah Supreme Court’s ‘watershed’ redistricting ruling has major implications. Now what?
Utah News Dispatch - Utah Legislature asks voters to change constitution, skirt Supreme Court ballot initiatives ruling
Utah News Dispatch - ‘Vote no’: Anti-gerrymandering groups launch campaign against Utah constitutional amendment

Groups Taking Action:

Better Boundaries Utah, League of Women Voters Utah, Mormon Women for Ethical Government

Check Your Voter Registration:

• U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
• USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
• Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
• Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote
  
  

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