HB 32 — Signature Gathering and Verification Amendments

32 Enrolled Copy (d) any unprocessed ballots;

- 8 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (i) all ballot disposition forms, including any provisional ballot disposition forms;

and (b) records an individual voter's vote cast via a method other than an individual directly placing- a8 mark,- usingEnrolled aCopy penH.B. or other marking instrument, to record an individual voter's vote.

32 placing a mark, using a pen or other marking instrument, to record an individual voter's vote.

- 9 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (42) "Municipal general election" means the election held in municipalities and, as applicable, special districts on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year for the purposes established in Section 20A-1-202.

and (c)(c)(i) (i) for a ballot prepared by an election officer other than a county clerk, the facsimile signature required by Subsection 20A-6-401(1)(a)(iii);

(52)(52)(a) (a) "Poll worker" means a person assigned by an election official to assist with an election, voting, or counting votes.

(c)- "Poll9 worker"- doesH.B. not include a watcher.

32 Enrolled Copy (c) "Poll worker" does not include a watcher.

- 10 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (56) "Presidential Primary Election" means the election established in Chapter 9, Part 8, Presidential Primary Election.

(62)(62)(a) (a) "Public figure" means an individual who, due to the individual being considered for, holding, or having held a position of prominence in a public or private capacity, or due to the individual's celebrity status, has an increased risk to the individual's safety.

(64) "Receiving judge" means the poll worker that checks the voter's name in the official register- at10 a- pollingEnrolled placeCopy andH.B. provides the voter with a ballot.

32 register at a polling place and provides the voter with a ballot.

- 11 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (67) "Regular general election" means the election held throughout the state on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year for the purposes established in Section 20A-1-201.

(b)- candidates11 for- anH.B. office;

or32 -Enrolled 12Copy -(b) HB0032candidates comparedfor withan HB0032S03office; (c) ballot propositions.

or (c) ballot propositions.

(ii) before January 1, 2029, an original or copy of a bank or other financial account statement,- dated12 no- moreEnrolled thanCopy 90H.B. calendar days before the date of the election;

32 statement, dated no more than 90 calendar days before the date of the election;

- 13 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (v) an original or copy of a check issued by the state or the federal government, dated no more than 90 calendar days before the date of the election;

(a) the space or compartment within a polling place that is provided for the preparation of- ballots,13 including- theH.B. voting enclosure or curtain;

32 Enrolled Copy of ballots, including the voting enclosure or curtain;

- 14 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (88) "Voting device" means any device provided by an election officer for a voter to vote a mechanical ballot.

20A-1-609.20A-1-609 (Effective 05/06/26).

(1)(1)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

(c) An individual is not guilty of a crime for, by signing a petition for an initiative or referendum, falsely making the statement described in Subsection [20A-7-203(3)(d)(xx),[ 20A-7-303(3)(d)20A-7-203(3)(d)(xx), (xx),20A-7-303(3)(d)(xx), 20A-7-503(3)(d)(xx), or 20A-7-603(3)(d)(xx)] 20A-7-203(3)(f)(ii), 20A-7-303(3)(f)(ii), 20A-7-503(3)(f)(ii), or 20A-7-603(3)(f)(ii).

(3)(3)(a) (a) Any individual convicted of any offense under this title forfeits the right to vote at any election unless the right to vote is restored as provided in Section 20A-2-101.3 or 20A-2-101.5.

- 15 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 Section 3.

20A-1-1001.- 14 - Enrolled Copy H.B.

32 20A-1-1001 (Effective 05/06/26).

(1)(1)(a) (a) "Clerk" means the lieutenant governor, a county clerk, municipal clerk, town clerk, city recorder, or municipal recorder.

- 16 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (q) a nomination petition for a regular primary election under Subsection 20A-9-403(3)(a) and Section 20A-9-405;

(s)- a15 petition- forH.B. the nomination of a qualified political party under Section 20A-9-408;

32 Enrolled Copy (s) a petition for the nomination of a qualified political party under Section 20A-9-408;

[(5)] (6)(6)(a) (a) "Substantially similar name" means:

- 17 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (ii) the surname provided by the individual with the individual's petition signature exactly matches the surname shown on the official register, and the given names differ only because one of the given names shown is a commonly used abbreviation or variation of the other;

(iii) the surname provided by the individual with the individual's petition signature exactly- matches16 the- surnameEnrolled shownCopy onH.B. the official register, and the given names differ only because one of the given names shown is accompanied by a first or middle initial or a middle name which is not shown on the other record;

32 exactly matches the surname shown on the official register, and the given names differ only because one of the given names shown is accompanied by a first or middle initial or a middle name which is not shown on the other record;

20A-1-1002.20A-1-1002 (Effective 07/01/27).

- 18 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (i) the birth date or age provided by the individual with the individual's petition signature- matches17 the- birthH.B. date or age of an individual on the official register with a substantially similar name;

32 Enrolled Copy signature matches the birth date or age of an individual on the official register with a substantially similar name;

and (ii) the signer consented, on the signer's voter registration form, {the signer consented } to receive official communications{,communications } by text{,text } at the mobile phone number.

(4) The notice described in Subsection {(3) } (3)(a) shall:

Section 520A-1-1004 is enacted to read:

20A-1-1004.20A-1-1004 (Effective 05/06/26).

(2)VERIFICATION AOF clerkSIGNATURE-GATHERER shallI, reject_____________________, ahereby petitionstate, packetunder if:penalty of perjury, that:

(a)I allam orat anyleast portion18 ofyears theold; circulator verification sheet described in this section is not completed by the individual who gathered signatures for the petition;

All the names that appear in this petition packet were signed by individuals who professed to be the individuals whose names appear in it, and each of the individuals signed the individual's name on it in my presence or, in the case of an individual with a qualifying disability, I have signed this petition packet on the individual's behalf, at the - 18 - Enrolled Copy H.B.

32 direction of the individual and in the individual's presence, by entering the initials "AV" as the individual's signature;

I certify that, for each individual whose signature is represented in this petition packet by the initials "AV":

I obtained the individual's voluntary direction or consent to sign the petition packet on the individual's behalf;

I do not believe and do not have reason to believe that the individual lacked the mental capacity to give direction or consent;

I do not believe and do not have reason to believe that the individual did not understand the purpose or nature of my signing the petition packet on the individual's behalf;

I did not intentionally or knowingly deceive the individual into directing me to, or consenting for me to, sign the petition packet on the individual's behalf;

and I did not intentionally or knowingly enter false information on the signature sheet;

I did not knowingly make a misrepresentation of fact related to this petition;

I believe that each individual's name and address is written correctly, that each signer has had an opportunity to read all the information contained in the petition, and that each signer is or will be registered to vote in Utah at the time the petition packet is submitted for verification;

The correct date of signature appears next to each individual's name;

I have not paid or given anything of value to any individual who signed this petition packet to encourage that individual to sign it;

I understand that if I have been or will be paid to gather signatures for this petition, my compensation must be based on an hourly rate if the petition is an initiative or referendum petition, or on an hourly rate or rate per valid signature if the petition is another type of petition.

I completed the signature gatherer training available on the lieutenant governor's website at www.vote.utah.gov before gathering signatures for this petition.

Yes ____ No ____ (Check one) _______________________________________________________________________________________ (Printed Name) (Signature) (Residence Address) (Date) (2) A clerk shall reject a petition packet if:

(a) all or any portion of the circulator verification sheet described in this section is not - 19 - H.B.

32 Enrolled Copy completed by the individual who gathered signatures for the petition;

Section 620A-1-1005 is enacted to read:

20A-1-1005.20A-1-1005 (Effective 05/06/26).

- 19 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (1) The lieutenant governor shall develop and maintain an online training course to educate individuals who collect signatures for a petition.

20A-7-101.20A-7-101 (Effective 05/06/26).

(3) "Certified" means that the county clerk has acknowledged a signature as being the signature- of20 a- registeredEnrolled voter.Copy H.B.

32 signature of a registered voter.

- 20 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (5) "Condensed initiative packet" means the following components, all of which are bound together as a unit in accordance with Subsection 20A-7-204(5)(b), for a statewide initiative, or Subsection 20A-7-504(5)(b), for a local initiative:

(6) "Condensed referendum packet" means the following components, all of which are bound together as a unit in accordance with Subsection 20A-7-304(5)(b), for a statewide referendum, or Subsection 20A-7-604(5)(b), for a local referendum:

[(10)] (12) "Initial fiscal impact and legal statement" means a financial and legal statement prepared under Section 20A-7-502.5 or 20A-7-602.5 for a local initiative or a local referendum.- 21 - H.B.

32 Enrolled Copy referendum.

- 21 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 [(12)] (14) "Initiative application" means:

and (iii)- includes22 the- statementEnrolled describedCopy inH.B. Subsection 20A-7-503(2)(c), if:

-32 22(iii) -includes HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (A) the initiativestatement proposesdescribed ain lawSubsection other20A-7-503(2)(c), thanif: a tax increase;

(A) the initiative proposes a law other than a tax increase;

[(15)] (17)(17)(a) (a) "Land use law" means a law of general applicability, enacted based on the weighing of broad, competing policy considerations, that relates to the use of land, including a land use regulation, a general plan, a land use development code, an annexation ordinance, the rezoning of a single property or multiple properties, or a comprehensive zoning ordinance or resolution.

[(21)] (23)(23)(a) (a) "Local law" includes:

- 23 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (iv) a land use regulation, as defined in Section 10-20-102;

or (v)- other23 legislative- actionH.B. of a local legislative body.

32 Enrolled Copy (v) other legislative action of a local legislative body.

[(27)] (29)(29)(a) (a) "Measure" means a proposed constitutional amendment, an initiative, or referendum.

or - 24 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (b) a condensed referendum packet.

(a) as it relates to a statewide referendum, using the manual referendum process, the form described in Subsection [20A-7-303(2)(a)] 20A-7-303(2), petitioning for submission- of24 a- lawEnrolled passedCopy byH.B. the Legislature to legal voters for their approval or rejection;

32 submission of a law passed by the Legislature to legal voters for their approval or rejection;

- 25 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (A) means a holographic signature collected physically on a signature sheet described in Section 20A-7-303;

(B) as it relates to an individual who, due to a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, is unable to fill out the signature sheet or to sign the voter's name consistently, the initials "AV," indicating that the voter's identity will be verified by an alternate verification process described in Section- 20A-7-106;25 - H.B.

32 Enrolled Copy Section 20A-7-106;

- 26 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 [(34)] (36) "Signature sheets" means sheets in the form required by this chapter that are used under the manual initiative process or the manual referendum process to collect signatures in support of an initiative or referendum.

(38)(38)(a) (a) "Sponsor liaison" means an individual designated by the sponsors of an initiative or referendum to:

and (ii)- communicate26 with- andEnrolled actCopy onH.B. behalf of the sponsors regarding the initiative or referendum.

32 (ii) communicate with and act on behalf of the sponsors regarding the initiative or referendum.

[(37)] (40)(40)(a) (a) "Standard local ballot proposition" means a local ballot proposition for an initiative or a referendum.

and - 27 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (c) the circulator verification sheet described in Subsection 20A-1-1004(1).

20A-7-104.- 27 - H.B.

32 Enrolled Copy 20A-7-104 (Effective 05/06/26).

(1) A person may not pay a person to gather signatures under this chapter [based on a rate per signature, on a rate per verified signature, or on the initiative or referendum qualifying for the ballot.] unless the payment is based on{:}on an hourly rate.

{(a)[(2) A person that pays a person to gather signatures under this section shall base the payment solely on an hourly rate;rate.] [(3)] (2) A person may not accept payment made in violation of this section.

or} {(b) a rate per signature declared valid under Section 20A-1-1002.} [(2) A person that pays a person to gather signatures under this section shall base the payment solely on an hourly rate.] [(3)] (2) A person may not accept payment made in violation of this section.

- 28 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 [(5)] (4) An individual who gathers signatures under this chapter shall offer a paper document to each individual who signs the petition that:

and (b)(b)(i) (i) for an initiative, includes the name of the initiative and the following statement:

"You may view the referendum and information on removing your signature from the petition at [list a uniform resource locator that links directly to the information described in Section 20A-7-304.5 or 20A-7-604.5, as applicable]." [(6)]- (5)28 An- individualEnrolled whoCopy gathersH.B. signatures under this chapter shall, before collecting a signature from an individual, present to the individual a printed or digital copy of the initiative or referendum and wait for the individual to read the initiative or referendum.

32 [(6)] (5) An individual who gathers signatures under this chapter shall, before collecting a signature from an individual, present to the individual a printed or digital copy of the initiative or referendum and wait for the individual to read the initiative or referendum.

20A-7-105.20A-7-105 (Effective 05/06/26).

-(3)(a) 29 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (3) (a) A Utah voter may sign a statewide petition if the voter is a legal voter.

(4)(4)(a) (a) The sponsors shall ensure that the individual in whose presence each signature sheet was signed:

or (B)- for29 a- referendumH.B. petition, the law that the referendum seeks to overturn.

32 Enrolled Copy (B) for a referendum petition, the law that the referendum seeks to overturn.

(5)(5)(a) (a) The sponsors, or an agent of the sponsors, shall submit a signed and verified packet to the county clerk of the county in which the packet was circulated before 5 p.m.

- 30 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (iii) for a local initiative:

or (B) the first business day that is at least 45 calendar days after the day on which the sponsors receive the items described in Subsection 20A-7-604(3) from the local- clerk.30 - Enrolled Copy H.B.

(b)32 [Alocal personclerk. may not submit a packet after the applicable deadline described in Subsection (5) (a)] A person may not mark, redact, or otherwise alter a signature sheet in a manner that obscures, conceals, or renders illegible a signer's date of signature or other information provided by the signer that is used for verification under this section.

(b) [A person may not submit a packet after the applicable deadline described in Subsection (5)(a)] A person may not mark, redact, or otherwise alter a signature sheet in a manner that obscures, conceals, or renders illegible a signer's date of signature or other information provided by the signer that is used for verification under this section.

[insert a uniform resource locator that takes the individual directly to the page on the lieutenant governor's or county clerk's website that includes the information referred to in the email]." - 31 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (d) For a statewide initiative, the sponsors shall, no later than 5 p.m.

______________________________________________________________[ ]_______________________]__ [(Name)]- (Printed31 Name)- (Signature)H.B. (Residence Address) (Date)"[.] (e) For a local initiative, the sponsors shall, no later than 5 p.m.

32 Enrolled Copy _____________________ [(Name)] (Printed Name) (Signature) (Residence Address) (Date)"[.] (e) For a local initiative, the sponsors shall, no later than 5 p.m.

(6)(6)(a) (a) Within 21 calendar days after the day on which the county clerk receives the packet, the county clerk shall:

and - 32 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (B) post the name, voter identification number, and [date of signature of each legal voter] the date the signature of each legal voter was certified under Subsection (6)(a)(ii)(A) on the lieutenant governor's website, in a conspicuous location designated by the lieutenant governor;

(b)(b)(i) (i) For a statewide initiative or statewide referendum, the county clerk shall, no later than seven calendar days after the last day the county clerk makes the posting described in Subsection (6)(a)(ii)(6)(a)(ii)(B), (B), certify the following information to the lieutenant governor:

(C)- of32 the- numberEnrolled describedCopy inH.B. Subsection (6)(b)(i)(B), the number of signatures the county clerk declared valid and invalid under Section 20A-1-1002;

and32 (D)(C) a breakdown of the number of invalid signatures, categorized by the reason for invalidity;and (ii) After a county clerk sends the certification described in Subsection (6)(b)(i)(6)(b)(i)(B), to the lieutenantnumber governor,of signatures the county clerk shalldeclared retainvalid and preserveinvalid eachunder verifiedSection packet20A-1-1002; in the manner described in Subsection 20A-4-202(2).

and (D) a breakdown of the number of invalid signatures, categorized by the reason for the invalidity;

and (ii) After a county clerk sends the certification described in Subsection (6)(b)(i) to the lieutenant governor, the county clerk shall retain and preserve each verified packet in the manner described in Subsection 20A-4-202(2).

- 33 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (8) Beginning on January 1, 2027, an election officer shall, within two business days after the day on which the county clerk determines the signer of an initiative is a legal voter eligible to sign a signature sheet, send the following email notice to the signer if the signer's voter registration record includes a valid email address:

[insert a uniform resource locator that takes the individual directly to the page on the lieutenant governor's or county clerk's website that includes the information referred to in the email]." [(8)] (9)(9)(a) (a) A voter who signs a statewide initiative petition may have the voter's signature- removed33 from- theH.B. petition by, in accordance with Section 20A-1-1003, submitting to the county clerk a statement requesting that the voter's signature be removed no later than 5 p.m.

32 Enrolled Copy signature removed from the petition by, in accordance with Section 20A-1-1003, submitting to the county clerk a statement requesting that the voter's signature be removed no later than 5 p.m.

or - 34 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (ii) the first business day that is at least 45 calendar days after the day on which the lieutenant governor posts the voter's name under Subsection 20A-7-307(2).

or (iv)(iv)(A) (A) for a county initiative, April 15 immediately before the next regular general election immediately after the application is filed under Section 20A-7-502;- 34 - Enrolled Copy H.B.

32 20A-7-502;

[(9)] (10)(10)(a) - 35 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (a) If the county clerk timely receives a statement requesting signature removal under Subsection [(8)] (9) and determines that the signature should be removed from the petition under Subsection 20A-1-1003(3), the county clerk shall:

20A-7-201.20A-7-201 (Effective 05/06/26).

(1)(1)(a) (a) A person seeking to have an initiative submitted to the Legislature for approval or rejection- shall,35 after- filingH.B. an initiative application, obtain:

32 Enrolled Copy rejection shall, after filing an initiative application, obtain:

- 36 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (i) the number of active voters in the state on January 1 immediately following the last regular general election;

(2)(2)(a) (a) A person seeking to have an initiative submitted to a vote of the people for approval or rejection shall, after filing an initiative application, obtain:

(i)- immediately36 after- theEnrolled applicationCopy isH.B. filed under Section 20A-7-202;

32 (i) immediately after the application is filed under Section 20A-7-202;

20A-7-202.20A-7-202 (Effective 05/06/26).

- 37 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (a) the name and residence address of at least five sponsors of the initiative petition;

(D)- if37 the- proposedH.B. law will be funded, in whole or in part, from new revenues, a description of the amount and source of the new revenues;

32 Enrolled Copy (D) if the proposed law will be funded, in whole or in part, from new revenues, a description of the amount and source of the new revenues;

(3)(3)(a) (a) An individual's status as a resident, under Subsection (2), is determined in accordance with Section 20A-2-105.

- 38 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (b) The initiative application and the initiative application's contents are public when filed with the lieutenant governor.

(i) the initiative application is not required to include the description described in Subsection [(2)(e)[(2)(e)(ii)] (ii)] (2)(f)(ii);

or (v) is identical or substantially similar to a law proposed by an initiative for which signatures were submitted to the county clerks and lieutenant governor for certification within two years preceding the date on which the initiative application- for38 the- newEnrolled initiativeCopy isH.B. filed;

32 application for the new initiative is filed;

- 39 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (6) To evaluate whether the proposed law contains more than one subject under Subsection (5)(a)(iv), the lieutenant governor shall apply the same standard provided in Utah Constitution, Article VI, Section 22, which prohibits a bill from passing that contains more than one subject.

20A-7-202.5.20A-7-202.5 (Effective 05/06/26).

(2)(2)(a) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst shall prepare an unbiased, good faith initial fiscal impact statement for the proposed law, not exceeding 100 words plus 100 words per revenue source created or impacted by the proposed law, that contains:

(v) if the proposed law will be funded, in whole or in part, from existing revenues, a description- of:39 - H.B.

32 Enrolled Copy description of:

- 40 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (vii) a dollar amount representing the estimated cost or savings, if any, to state or local government entities under the proposed law;

and (ix) a concise description and analysis titled "Funding Source," not to exceed 100 words for each funding source, of the funding source information described in Subsection [20A-7-202(2)(e)[20A-7-202(2)(e)(ii)] (ii)] 20A-7-202(2)(f)(ii).

(4)(4)(a)(i) (a) (i) Three or more of the sponsors of the initiative petition may, within 20 calendar days after the day on which the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst delivers the initial fiscal impact statement to the lieutenant governor's office, file a petition with the appropriate court, alleging that the initial fiscal impact statement, taken as a whole, is an inaccurate estimate of the fiscal impact of the initiative.

(ii) After receipt of the appeal, the court shall direct the lieutenant governor to send notice- of40 the- petitionEnrolled filedCopy withH.B. the court to:

32 notice of the petition filed with the court to:

and (B) any political issues committee established under Section 20A-11-801 that has filed written or electronic notice with the lieutenant governor that identifies the name, mailing or email address, - 41 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 and telephone number of the person designated to receive notice about any issues relating to the initiative.

(b)(b)(i) (i) There is a presumption that the initial fiscal impact statement prepared by the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst is based upon reasonable assumptions, uses reasonable data, and applies accepted analytical methods to present the estimated fiscal impact of the initiative.

20A-7-202.7.20A-7-202.7 (Effective 05/06/26).

(a)- promptly41 update- theH.B. information described in Subsection (1) if the information changes[;] , including if the text of the proposed law is modified under Subsection 20A-7-204.1(5);

32 Enrolled Copy (a) promptly update the information described in Subsection (1) if the information changes[;] , including if the text of the proposed law is modified under Subsection 20A-7-204.1(5);

-20A-7-203 42(Effective -05/06/26). HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 20A-7-203.

(2)(2)(a) (a) Each proposed initiative petition shall be printed in substantially the following form:

(list dates and locations of public hearings[.])."{[.]}hearings[.]).". (b) [If the initiative proposes a tax increase, the ] The following statement shall appear, in at least 14- point, bold type, immediately following the information described in Subsection (2)(a)[:] , if the initiative proposes a tax increase:

"This(b) initiative[If seeks to increase the currentinitiative (insertproposes namea of tax) rate by (insert the tax percentageincrease, difference) percent, resulting in a(n) (insert the tax] percentage increase) percent increase in the current tax rate."{[.]} (c) The following statement shall appear, in at least 14-point, bold type, immediately following the information described in Subsection (2)(a),(2)(a)[:] if:, if the initiative proposes a tax increase:

"This initiative seeks to increase the current (insert name of tax) rate by (insert the tax percentage difference) percent, resulting in a(n) (insert the tax percentage increase) percent - 42 - Enrolled Copy H.B.

32 increase in the current tax rate.".

(c) The following statement shall appear, in at least 14-point, bold type, immediately following the information described in Subsection (2)(a), if:

and - 43 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (ii) the initiative petition is part of a condensed initiative packet:

(vi)- the43 sixth- columnH.B. shall be three inches wide, headed "Street Address, City, Zip Code";

32 Enrolled Copy (vi) the sixth column shall be three inches wide, headed "Street Address, City, Zip Code";

- 44 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (i) the first row shall be .5 inch high for purposes of a registered voter's entry of the information described in Subsection (3)(e);

[(d) include a table immediately below the title of the initiative, and beginning .5 inch from the left side of the paper, as follows:] [(i) the first column shall be .5 inch wide and include three rows;] [(ii) the first row of the first column shall be .85 inch tall and contain the words "For Office Use Only" in 10-point type;] [(iii) the second row of the first column shall be .35 inch tall;] [(iv) the third row of the first column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(v) the second column shall be 2.75 inches wide;] [(vi) the first row of the second column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Registered Voter's Printed Name (must be legible to be counted)" in 10-point type;] [(vii) the second row of the second column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(viii) the third row of the second column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Street Address, City, Zip Code" in 10-point type;] [(ix) the fourth row of the second column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(x) the third column shall be 2.75 inches wide;] [(xi) the first row of the third column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Signature of Registered Voter" in 10-point type;] [(xii) the second row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xiii) the third row of the third column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Email Address (optional, to receive additional information)" in 10-point type;] [(xiv) the fourth row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xv) the fourth column shall be one inch wide;] [(xvi) the first row of the fourth column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Date Signed" in 10-point type;] [(xvii) the second row of the fourth column shall be .5 inch tall;] - 4544 - HB0032Enrolled comparedCopy withH.B. HB0032S03 [(xviii) the third row of the fourth column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Birth Date or Age (optional)" in 10-point type;] [(xix) the fourth row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;

and]32 [(xx)[(xvi) the fifthfirst row of the entirefourth tablecolumn shall be the.35 width of the entire table, .4 inch tall,tall and contain the followingwords statement,"Date "BySigned" signingin this10-point initiativetype;] petition,[(xvii) youthe aresecond statingrow thatof you have read and understand the lawfourth proposedcolumn byshall thisbe initiative.5 petition."inch intall;] 12-point[(xviii) type;]the [(e)]third (4)row [theof tablethe describedfourth incolumn Subsectionshall (3)(d)]be The.35 columnsinch tall and rowscontain describedthe inwords Subsections"Birth (3)Date (e)or andAge (f)(optional)" shallin be10-point repeated,type;] leaving[(xix) sufficient room at the bottomfourth row of the sheetthird forcolumn theshall informationbe described.5 ininch [Subsectiontall; (3)(f);

and] [(xx) the fifth row of the entire table shall be the width of the entire table, .4 inch tall, and contain the following statement, "By signing this initiative petition, you are stating that you have read and understand the law proposed by this initiative petition." in 12-point type;] [(e)] (4) [the table described in Subsection (3)(d)] The columns and rows described in Subsections (3)(e) and (f) shall be repeated, leaving sufficient room at the bottom of the sheet for the information described in [Subsection (3)(f);

"It is a class A misdemeanor [for an individual to sign an initiative petition with a name other than the individual's own name, or to knowingly sign the individual's name more than once for the same initiative petition, or to sign an initiative petition when the individual knows that the - 4645 - HB0032H.B. compared with HB0032S03 individual is not a registered voter] to sign an initiative petition using a name other than your own name, to sign more than once, or to sign if you are not a registered voter.

[32 {Enrolled }Copy Birthonce datefor the same initiative petition, or ageto informationsign an initiative petition when the individual knows that the individual is not required,a butregistered itvoter] mayto besign usedan toinitiative verifypetition using a name other than your identityown withname, voterto registrationsign records.more than once, or to sign if you are not a registered voter.

[ Birth date or age information is not required, but it may be used to verify your identity with voter registration records.

- 4746 - HB0032Enrolled comparedCopy withH.B. HB0032S03 I did not knowingly make a misrepresentation of fact concerning the law proposed by the initiative;

32 I did not knowingly make a misrepresentation of fact concerning the law proposed by the initiative;

______________________________________________________________________ (Name) (Residence Address) (Date)] [(5)] (4){(6)}(6) The final page of each initiative packet shall contain the circulator verification sheet described in Subsection 20A-1-1004(1).

(5){(7)}(7) If the initial fiscal impact statement described in Subsection [(3)(f)(ii)] (5)(b), as updated in accordance with Subsection 20A-7-204.1(5), exceeds 200 words, the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst shall prepare a shorter summary statement, for the purpose of inclusion on an initiative signature sheet, that does not exceed 200 words.

20A-7-204.20A-7-204 (Effective 05/06/26).

(2)(2)(a) (a) In order to obtain the necessary number of signatures required by this part, the sponsors or an agent of the sponsors shall, after the sponsors receive the documents described in Subsection (3), circulate initiative packets that meet the form requirements of this part.

- 48 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (a) the sponsors hold the final hearing required under Section 20A-7-204.1;

(b) the sponsors provide to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor the video tape, audio tape, or comprehensive minutes described in Subsection 20A-7-204.1(4) for each public- hearing47 described- inH.B. Section 20A-7-204.1;

(c)32 (i)Enrolled theCopy sponsorspublic givehearing writtendescribed noticein toSection the20A-7-204.1; Office of the Lieutenant Governor that the sponsors waive the opportunity to change the text of the proposed law under Subsection 20A-7-204.1(5);

(c)(i) the sponsors give written notice to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor that the sponsors waive the opportunity to change the text of the proposed law under Subsection 20A-7-204.1(5);

(d)(d)(i) (i) the sponsors give written notice to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor that the sponsors waive the opportunity to:

- 49 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (4) The sponsors of the initiative shall:

and (b) ensure that the initiative packets and the documents described in Subsection (4)(a) meet- the48 requirements- ofEnrolled thisCopy part.H.B.

(5)32 (a)meet Thethe sponsorsrequirements or an agent of thethis sponsorspart. may prepare the initiative packets for circulation by creating multiple initiative packets.

(5)(a) The sponsors or an agent of the sponsors may prepare the initiative packets for circulation by creating multiple initiative packets.

(6)(6)(a) (a) The sponsors or an agent of the sponsors shall, before gathering signatures:

- 50 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (A) whether the sponsors or an agent of the sponsors will circulate initiative packets using traditional initiative packets, condensed initiative packets, or both;

and [(iii)] (iv) number each initiative packet, sequentially, within the range of numbers provided- by49 the- lieutenantH.B. governor's office, starting with the lowest number in the range.

32 Enrolled Copy provided by the lieutenant governor's office, starting with the lowest number in the range.

20A-7-213.20A-7-213 (Effective 05/06/26).

- 5150 - HB0032Enrolled comparedCopy withH.B. HB0032S03 (a) the signature date associated with the individual's signature for the initiative petition is not the date that the individual signed the initiative petition;

32 (a) the signature date associated with the individual's signature for the initiative petition is not the date that the individual signed the initiative petition;

20A-7-215.20A-7-215 (Effective 05/06/26).

(2)(2)(a) (a) The first screen presented on the approved device shall include the following statement:

The citizens of Utah who sign this petition respectfully demand that the following proposed law be submitted to the legal voters/Legislature of Utah for their/its approval or rejection at the regular general election/session to be held/beginning on _________(month\day\year)." (b) An individual may not advance to the second screen until the individual clicks a link at the bottom of the first screen stating, "By clicking here, I attest that I have read and understand the information presented on this screen." (3)(3)(a) (a) The second screen presented on the approved device shall include the following statement:

(b) An individual may not advance to the third screen until the individual clicks a link at the bottom of the second screen stating, "By clicking here, I attest that I have read and understand the information presented on this screen." -(4)(a) 52 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (4) (a) The third screen presented on the approved device shall include the title of proposed- law,51 described- inH.B. Subsection [20A-7-202(2)(e)(i)] 20A-7-202(2)(f)(i), followed by the entire text of the proposed law.

32 Enrolled Copy proposed law, described in Subsection [20A-7-202(2)(e)(i)] 20A-7-202(2)(f)(i), followed by the entire text of the proposed law.

(b)(b)(i) (i) if the initiative proposes a tax increase, the following statement, "This initiative seeks to increase the current (insert name of tax) rate by (insert the tax percentage difference) percent, resulting in a(n) (insert the tax percentage increase) percent increase in the current tax rate.";

- 53 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 It is a class A misdemeanor for an individual to sign an initiative petition with a name other than the individual's own name, or to knowingly sign the individual's name more than once for the same initiative petition, or to sign an initiative petition when the individual knows that the individual is not a registered voter.

WARNING Even if your voter registration record is classified as private, your name, voter identification- number,52 and- dateEnrolled ofCopy signatureH.B. in relation to signing this initiative petition will be made public.

Do32 youidentification wishnumber, to continue and signdate thisof initiativesignature petition?" (6) (a) If the individual clicks "no" in responserelation to thesigning questionthis describedinitiative inpetition Subsectionwill (5)(e),be themade nextpublic. screen shall include the following statement, "Thank you for your time.

Do you wish to continue and sign this initiative petition?" (6)(a) If the individual clicks "no" in response to the question described in Subsection (5)(e), the next screen shall include the following statement, "Thank you for your time.

20A-7-302.20A-7-302 (Effective 05/06/26).

-20A-7-303 54(Effective -05/06/26). HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 20A-7-303.

(2)(2)[(a)] [(a)] Each proposed referendum petition shall be printed in substantially the following form:

____, entitled (title of act, and, if the petition is against less than the whole act, set forth here the part or parts on which the referendum is sought), passed by- the53 Legislature- ofH.B. the state of Utah during the ____ Session, be referred to the people of Utah for their approval or rejection at a regular general election or a statewide special election;

32 Enrolled Copy by the Legislature of the state of Utah during the ____ Session, be referred to the people of Utah for their approval or rejection at a regular general election or a statewide special election;

- 55 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (ii) ensure that the QR code links directly to the web page on the lieutenant governor's website described in Section 20A-7-304.5;

(e) be vertically divided into columns immediately below the title of the initiative,referendum, as follows:

(iii) the third column shall be 2.5 inches wide, headed "Registered Voter's Printed Name- (must54 be- legibleEnrolled toCopy beH.B. counted)";

32 Name (must be legible to be counted)";

[(d) include a table immediately below the title of the referendum, and beginning .5 inch from the left side of the paper, as follows:] [(i) the first column shall be .5 inch wide and include three rows;] [(ii) the first row of the first column shall be .85 inch tall and contain the words "For Office Use Only" in 10-point type;] [(iii) the second row of the first column shall be .35 inch tall;] [(iv) the third row of the first column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(v) the second column shall be 2.75 inches wide;] [(vi) the first row of the second column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Registered Voter's Printed Name (must be legible to be counted)" in 10-point type;] - 56 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 [(vii) the second row of the second column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(viii) the third row of the second column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Street Address, City, Zip Code" in 10-point type;] [(ix) the fourth row of the second column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(x) the third column shall be 2.75 inches wide;] [(xi) the first row of the third column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Signature of Registered Voter" in 10-point type;] [(xii) the second row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xiii)- the55 third- rowH.B. of the third column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Email Address (optional, to receive additional information)" in 10-point type;] [(xiv) the fourth row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xv) the fourth column shall be one inch wide;] [(xvi) the first row of the fourth column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Date Signed" in 10-point type;] [(xvii) the second row of the fourth column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xviii) the third row of the fourth column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Birth Date or Age (optional)" in 10-point type;] [(xix) the fourth row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;

and]32 [(xx)Enrolled Copy [(xiii) the fifththird row of the entirethird tablecolumn shall be .35 inch tall and contain the widthwords "Email Address (optional, to receive additional information)" in 10-point type;] [(xiv) the fourth row of the entirethird table,column .4shall inchbe tall,.5 andinch containtall;] [(xv) the followingfourth wordscolumn "Byshall signingbe thisone referenduminch petition,wide;] you[(xvi) arethe statingfirst thatrow youof havethe readfourth andcolumn understandshall thebe law.35 thatinch thistall referendumand petitioncontain seeksthe towords overturn.""Date Signed" in 12-point10-point type;] [(e)][(xvii) (4)the [thesecond tablerow describedof inthe Subsectionfourth (3)(d)]column Theshall columnsbe and.5 rowsinch describedtall;] in[(xviii) Subsectionsthe (3)third (e)row andof (f)the fourth column shall be repeated,.35 leavinginch sufficienttall roomand atcontain the bottomwords of"Birth Date or Age (optional)" in 10-point type;] [(xix) the sheetfourth forrow of the informationthird describedcolumn inshall [Subsectionbe (3)(f);.5 inch tall;

and] [(xx) the fifth row of the entire table shall be the width of the entire table, .4 inch tall, and contain the following words "By signing this referendum petition, you are stating that you have read and understand the law that this referendum petition seeks to overturn." in 12-point type;] [(e)] (4) [the table described in Subsection (3)(d)] The columns and rows described in Subsections (3)(e) and (f) shall be repeated, leaving sufficient room at the bottom of the sheet for the information described in [Subsection (3)(f);

____, entitled (title of act, and, if the petition is against less than the whole act, set forth here the part or parts on which the referendum is sought), passed by the Legislature of the state of Utah during the ____ - 57 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 Session, be referred to the people of Utah for their approval or rejection at a regular general election or a statewide special election.";

[ { } Birth date or age information is not required, but it may be used to verify your identity with- voter56 registration- records.Enrolled Copy H.B.

32 with voter registration records.

- 58 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 I do not believe, or have reason to believe, that the individual lacked the mental capacity to give direction or consent;

I believe that each individual's name, post office address, and residence is written correctly,- that57 each- signerH.B. has read the law that the referendum seeks to overturn, and that each signer is registered to vote in Utah;

32 Enrolled Copy correctly, that each signer has read the law that the referendum seeks to overturn, and that each signer is registered to vote in Utah;

and I have not paid or given anything of value to any individual who signed this referendum packet to encourage that individual to sign it.it.________________________________________________________________________ (Name) (Residence Address) (Date).] [(5)] (6) The final page of each referendum packet shall contain the circulator verification sheet described in Subsection 20A-1-1004(1).

}(7) ________________________________________________________________________If (Name)the (Residenceforms Address)described (Date).]in [(5)]this (4){(6)}section Theare finalsubstantially pagefollowed, ofthe each referendum packetpetitions shallare containsufficient, thenotwithstanding circulatorclerical verificationand sheetmerely describedtechnical inerrors. Subsection 20A-1-1004(1).

(5){(7)} If the forms described in this section are substantially followed, the referendum petitions are sufficient, notwithstanding clerical and merely technical errors.

20A-7-304.20A-7-304 (Effective 05/06/26).

(2)(2)(a) (a) In order to obtain the necessary number of signatures required by this part, the sponsors or an agent of the sponsors shall, after the sponsors receive the documents described in Subsection (3), circulate referendum packets that meet the form requirements of this part.

- 59 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (3) The lieutenant governor shall provide the sponsors with a copy of the referendum petition and a signature sheet no later than the first business day that is at least five calendar days after the day on which the sponsors sign an agreement, under Subsection (6)(a), with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor specifying the range of numbers that the sponsors will use to number the referendum packets.

(5)(5)(a) (a) The sponsors or an agent of the sponsors may prepare the referendum packets for circulation by creating multiple referendum packets.

(b) [The sponsors or an agent of the sponsors shall create referendum packets by binding a- copy58 of- theEnrolled referendumCopy petitionH.B. with the text of the law that is the subject of the referendum and no more than signature sheets together at the top in a manner that the referendum packets may be conveniently opened for signing] The sponsors or an agent of the sponsors shall create referendum packets by:

(i)32 bindinga copy of the componentsreferendum petition with the text of eachthe law that is the subject of the referendum packetand no more than 50 signature sheets together at the top in a manner that securesthe allreferendum componentspackets may be conveniently opened for signing] The sponsors or an agent of the initiativesponsors packetshall together;create referendum packets by:

(i) binding the components of each referendum packet together at the top in a manner that secures all components of the referendum packet together;

(6)(6)(a) (a) The sponsors or an agent of the sponsors shall, before gathering signatures:

- 60 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (i) ensure that the sponsors or any agent of the sponsors who gathers signatures have completed the online training course described in Section 20A-1-1005;

or (ii) circulate or submit a referendum packet that is not numbered in the manner directed- by59 the- lieutenantH.B. governor's office.

32 Enrolled Copy directed by the lieutenant governor's office.

20A-7-502.20A-7-502 (Effective 05/06/26).

- 61 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 [(e)] (f) if the initiative petition proposes a tax increase, the following statement, "This initiative seeks to increase the current (insert name of tax) rate by (insert the tax percentage difference) percent, resulting in a(n) (insert the tax percentage increase) percent increase in the current tax rate.";

20A-7-503.20A-7-503 (Effective 05/06/26).

(2)(2)(a) (a) Each proposed initiative petition shall be printed in substantially the following form:

We,- the60 undersigned- citizensEnrolled ofCopy Utah,H.B. respectfully demand that the following proposed law described in this initiative petition be submitted to:

32 We, the undersigned citizens of Utah, respectfully demand that the [following ]proposed law described in this initiative petition be submitted to:

I have[have personally]personally had an opportunity to - 62 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 read the entire statement included with this initiative packet;

and My residence and post office address are written correctly after my name." {(b) :} (b) [If the initiative proposes a tax increase, the]Thethe] The following statement shall appear, in at least 14-14-point, point, bold type, immediately following the information described in Subsection (2)(a)[:],(2)(a)[:] , if the initiative petition proposes a tax increase:

"This initiative seeks to increase the current (insert name of tax) rate by (insert the tax percentage difference) percent, resulting in a(n) (insert the tax percentage increase) percent increase in the current tax rate."rate.". .

"This initiative seeks to (the sponsors shall provide a brief, plain-language description of the principal provisions of the proposed law, not to exceed 50 words, that is understandable to the average reader).".

(b) be ruled with a horizontal line [three-fourths].75[three-fourths] .75 inch from the top, with the space above that line blank for the purpose of binding;

(c)- include61 the- titleH.B. of the initiative printed below the horizontal line, in at least 14-point, bold type;

32 Enrolled Copy (c) include the title of the initiative printed below the horizontal line, in at least 14-point, bold type;

and - 63 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (iii) include the following statement adjacent to the QR code in not less than 8-point, bold type:

[(d) include a table immediately below the title of the initiative, and beginning .5 inch from the left side of the paper, as follows:] [(i) the first column shall be .5 inch wide and include three rows;] [(ii) the first row of the first column shall be .85 inch tall and contain the words "For Office Use Only" in 10-point type;] [(iii) the second row of the first column shall be .35 inch tall;] [(iv) the third row of the first column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(v) the second column shall be 2.75 inches wide;] [(vi) the first row of the second column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Registered Voter's Printed Name (must be legible to be counted)" in 10-point type;] [(vii) the second row of the second column shall be .5 inch tall;] - 6462 - HB0032Enrolled comparedCopy withH.B. HB0032S03 [(viii) the third row of the second column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Street Address, City, Zip Code" in 10-point type;] [(ix) the fourth row of the second column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(x) the third column shall be 2.75 inches wide;] [(xi) the first row of the third column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Signature of Registered Voter" in 10-point type;] [(xii) the second row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xiii) the third row of the third column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Email Address (optional, to receive additional information)" in 10-point type;] [(xiv) the fourth row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xv) the fourth column shall be one inch wide;] [(xvi) the first row of the fourth column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Date Signed" in 10-point type;] [(xvii) the second row of the fourth column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xviii) the third row of the fourth column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Birth Date or Age (optional)" in 10-point type;] [(xix) the fourth row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;

and]32 [(xx)[(ii) the fifthfirst row of the entirefirst tablecolumn shall be .85 inch tall and contain the widthwords "For Office Use Only" in 10-point type;] [(iii) the second row of the entirefirst table,column .4shall be .35 inch tall,tall;] [(iv) the third row of the first column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(v) the second column shall be 2.75 inches wide;] [(vi) the first row of the second column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the followingwords "Registered Voter's Printed Name (must be legible to be counted)" in 10-point type;] [(vii) the second row of the second column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(viii) the third row of the second column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "By"Street signingAddress, thisCity, initiativeZip petition,Code" youin are10-point statingtype;] that[(ix) youthe havefourth readrow of the second column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(x) the third column shall be 2.75 inches wide;] [(xi) the first row of the third column shall be .35 inch tall and understandcontain the lawwords proposed"Signature byof thisRegistered initiativeVoter" petition."in 10-point type;] [(xii) the second row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xiii) the third row of the third column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Email Address (optional, to receive additional information)" in 12-point10-point type;] {(e)(3)(f);[(xiv) the fourth row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xv) the fourth column shall be one inch wide;] [(xvi) the first row of the fourth column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Date Signed" in 10-point type;] [(xvii) the second row of the fourth column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xviii) the third row of the fourth column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Birth Date or Age (optional)" in 10-point type;] [(xix) the fourth row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;

and}and] [(xx) the fifth row of the entire table shall be the width of the entire table, .4 inch tall, and contain the following words "By signing this initiative petition, you are stating that you have read and understand the law proposed by this initiative petition." in 12-point type;] [(e)] (4) [the table described in Subsection (3)(d)]The(3)(d)] The columns and rows described in Subsections (3)(3)(e) (e) and (f) shall be repeated, leaving sufficient room at the bottom of the sheet for the information described in Subsection [(3)(f);

and](5).and] (5).

[(f)] (5) [at the bottom of the sheet, include]Theinclude] The bottom of the signature sheet shall include, in- the63 following- order:H.B.

32 Enrolled Copy in the following order:

[(ii)] (b) the summary statement in the initial fiscal impact and legal statement issued by the budget officer in accordance with Subsection 20A-7-502.5(2)(b) and the cost estimate for printing - 65 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 and distributing information related to the initiative petition in accordance with Subsection 20A-7-502.5(3), in not less than 12-point, bold type;

"This initiative seeks to increase the current (insert name of tax) rate by (insert the tax percentage difference) percent, resulting in a(n) (insert the tax percentage increase) percent increase in the current tax rate.";rate.";[ and] (d) if the signature sheet is part of a condensed initiative packet, the following statement in 12-point, bold type:

and"This (d)initiative ifseeks theto signature(the sheetsponsors isshall partprovide a brief, plain-language description of athe condensedprincipal initiativeprovisions packet,of the followingproposed statementlaw, innot 12-point,to boldexceed type:50 words, that is understandable to the average reader).";

and [(iv)] (e) the word "Warning," in 12-point, bold type, followed by the following statement in not less than eight-point type:

"It is a class A misdemeanor for[for an individual to sign an initiative petition with a name other than the individual's own name, or to knowingly sign the individual's name more than once for the same initiative petition, or to sign an initiative petition when the individual knows that the individual is not a registered votervoter] to sign an initiative petition using a name other than your own name, to sign more than once, or to sign if you are not a registered votervoter. .

[ Birth date or age information is not required, but it may be used to verify your identity with voter registration records.

If you choose not to provide it, your signature may not be verified as a valid signature if you change your address before petition signatures are verified or if the information you provide does not match your voter registration recordsrecords] Providing your birth date or age is optional, but it may be used to verify your identity.

If you do not provide it, your signature may not be validated if your address changes or if the information you provide does not match your voter registration recordrecord." ." [(4) The final page of each initiative packet shall contain the following printed or typed statement:

"Verification of signature collector State of Utah, County of ____ I,- _______________,64 of- ____,Enrolled herebyCopy state,H.B. under penalty of perjury, that:

32 I, _______________, of ____, hereby state, under penalty of perjury, that:

- 66 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 All the names that appear in this packet were signed by individuals who professed to be the individuals whose names appear in it, and each of the individuals signed the individual's name on it in my presence or, in the case of an individual with a qualifying disability, I have signed this initiative petition on the individual's behalf, at the direction of the individual and in the individual's presence, by entering the initials "AV" as the individual's signature;

______________________________________________________________________ {} (Name) (Residence Address) (Date) The correct date of signature appears next to each individual's name.

_____________________________________________________________________ (Name) (Residence Address) (Date)".] [(5)] (4){(6)}(6) The final page of each initiative packet shall contain the circulator verification sheet described in Subsection 20A-1-1004(1).

-(7) 67 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (5){(7)} If the forms described in this section are substantially followed, the initiative petitions are- sufficient,65 notwithstanding- clericalH.B. and merely technical errors.

32 Enrolled Copy are sufficient, notwithstanding clerical and merely technical errors.

20A-7-504.20A-7-504 (Effective 05/06/26).

(2)(2)(a) (a) In order to obtain the necessary number of signatures required by this part, the sponsors or an agent of the sponsors shall, after the sponsors receive the documents described in Subsections (3) and 20A-7-401.5(4)(b), circulate initiative packets that meet the form requirements of this part.

(5)(5)(a) (a) The sponsors or an agent of the sponsors may prepare the initiative packets for circulation by creating multiple initiative packets.

- 68 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (i) binding the components of each initiative packet together at the top in a manner that secures all components of the initiative packet together;

(B)- if66 the- initiativeEnrolled packetCopy isH.B. a traditional initiative packet, a copy of the law proposed by the initiative petition;

32 (B) if the initiative packet is a traditional initiative packet, a copy of the law proposed by the initiative petition;

(6)(6)(a) (a) The sponsors or an agent of the sponsors shall, before gathering signatures:

- 69 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 Section 24.

20A-7-514.20A-7-514 (Effective 05/06/26).

(2)- (a)67 The- firstH.B. screen presented on the approved device shall include the following statement:

32 Enrolled Copy (2)(a) The first screen presented on the approved device shall include the following statement:

and the legal voters of the county/city/town, if the legislative body rejects the proposed law or takes no action on it." (b) An individual may not advance to the second screen until the individual clicks a link at the bottom of the first screen stating, "By clicking here, I attest that I have read and understand the information presented on this screen." (3)(3)(a) (a) The second screen presented on the approved device shall include the title of proposed law, described in Subsection [20A-7-502(2)(d)(i)] 20A-7-502(2)(e)(i), followed by the entire text of the proposed law.

(a)(a)(i) (i) if the initiative proposes a tax increase, the following statement, "This initiative seeks to increase the current (insert name of tax) rate by (insert the tax percentage difference) percent, resulting in a(n) (insert the tax percentage increase) percent increase in the current tax rate.";

or - 70 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (ii) if the initiative does not propose a tax increase, the following statement, "This initiative does not propose a tax increase.";

I- am68 personally- signingEnrolled thisCopy petition;H.B.

32 I am personally signing this petition;

Do you wish to continue and sign this initiative petition?" (5)(5)(a) (a) If the individual clicks "no" in response to the question described in Subsection (4)(d), the next screen shall include the following statement, "Thank you for your time.

20A-7-602.20A-7-602 (Effective 05/06/26).

- 71 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (1) Individuals wishing to circulate a referendum petition shall file a referendum application with the local clerk.

and [(e)] (f)(f)(i) (i) if the referendum challenges an ordinance or resolution, a copy of the ordinance- or69 resolution;- H.B.

32 Enrolled Copy ordinance or resolution;

20A-7-603.20A-7-603 (Effective 05/06/26).

(2)(2)[(a)] [(a)] Each proposed referendum petition shall be printed in substantially the following form:

I have[have personally]personally - 72 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 had an opportunity to read the entire statement included with this packet;

(b) be ruled with a horizontal line [three-fourths].75[three-fourths] .75 inch from the top, with the space above that line blank for the purpose of binding;

(i)- contain70 a- printedEnrolled QRCopy codeH.B. at the top of the signature sheet, in a location above the columns described in Subsection (3)(e);

32 (i) contain a printed QR code at the top of the signature sheet, in a location above the columns described in Subsection (3)(e);

(e) be vertically divided into columns immediately below the title of the initiative,referendum, as follows:

- 73 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (i) the first row shall be .5 inch high for purposes of a registered voter's entry of the information described in Subsection (3)(e);

[(d) include a table immediately below the title of the referendum, and beginning .5 inch from the left side of the paper, as follows:] [(i) the first column shall be .5 inch wide and include three rows;] [(ii) the first row of the first column shall be .85 inch tall and contain the words "For Office Use Only" in 10-point type;] [(iii) the second row of the first column shall be .35 inch tall;] [(iv) the third row of the first column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(v) the second column shall be 2.75 inches wide;] [(vi) the first row of the second column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Registered Voter's Printed Name (must be legible to be counted)" in 10-point type;] [(vii) the second row of the second column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(viii) the third row of the second column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Street Address, City, Zip Code" in 10-point type;] [(ix) the fourth row of the second column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(x) the third column shall be 2.75 inches wide;] [(xi) the first row of the third column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Signature of Registered Voter" in 10-point type;] [(xii) the second row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xiii) the third row of the third column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Email Address (optional, to receive additional information)" in 10-point type;] [(xiv) the fourth row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xv) the fourth column shall be one inch wide;] [(xvi) the first row of the fourth column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Date Signed" in 10-point type;] [(xvii) the second row of the fourth column shall be .5 inch tall;] - 7471 - HB0032H.B. compared with HB0032S03 [(xviii) the third row of the fourth column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Birth Date or Age (optional)" in 10-point type;] [(xix) the fourth row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;

and]32 [(xx)Enrolled Copy [(iv) the fifththird row of the entirefirst tablecolumn shall be .5 inch tall;] [(v) the widthsecond column shall be 2.75 inches wide;] [(vi) the first row of the entiresecond table,column .4shall be .35 inch tall,tall and contain the followingwords words,"Registered "ByVoter's signingPrinted thisName referendum(must petition,be youlegible areto statingbe thatcounted)" youin have10-point readtype;] [(vii) the second row of the second column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(viii) the third row of the second column shall be .35 inch tall and understandcontain the lawwords that"Street thisAddress, referendumCity, petitionZip seeksCode" in 10-point type;] [(ix) the fourth row of the second column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(x) the third column shall be 2.75 inches wide;] [(xi) the first row of the third column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Signature of Registered Voter" in 10-point type;] [(xii) the second row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xiii) the third row of the third column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Email Address (optional, to overturn."receive additional information)" in 12-point10-point type;] {(e)(3)(f);[(xiv) the fourth row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xv) the fourth column shall be one inch wide;] [(xvi) the first row of the fourth column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Date Signed" in 10-point type;] [(xvii) the second row of the fourth column shall be .5 inch tall;] [(xviii) the third row of the fourth column shall be .35 inch tall and contain the words "Birth Date or Age (optional)" in 10-point type;] [(xix) the fourth row of the third column shall be .5 inch tall;

and}and] [(xx) the fifth row of the entire table shall be the width of the entire table, .4 inch tall, and contain the following words, "By signing this referendum petition, you are stating that you have read and understand the law that this referendum petition seeks to overturn." in 12-point type;] [(e)] (4) [the table described in Subsection (3)(d)]The(3)(d)] The columns and rows described in Subsections (3)(e) and (f) shall be repeated, leaving sufficient room at the bottom of the sheet [or]for[or] for the information described in Subsection [(3)(f);

and](5).and] (5).

[(f)] (5) [at the bottom of the sheet, include]Theinclude] The bottom of the signature sheet shall include, in the following order:

(b){(f)}"This thereferendum wordpetition "Warning,"seeks into 12-point,have bold(description type,of followedlocal bylaw theor followingportion statementof in- not72 less- thanEnrolled eight-pointCopy type:H.B.

"It32 islocal alaw classbeing Achallenged), misdemeanorpassed forby an individual to sign a referendum petition with a name other than the individual's____ ownbe name,referred or to knowingly sign the individual'svoters name more than once for thetheir sameapproval referendum petition, or torejection signat a referendum petition when the individualregular/municipal knowsgeneral thatelection the individual is not a registered voter to signbe aheld referendumon petition__________(month/day/year)."; using a name other than your own name, to sign more than once, or to sign if you are not a registered voter .

Birthand date(b) orthe ageword information"Warning," isin not12-point, required,bold buttype, itfollowed mayby bethe usedfollowing tostatement verifyin yournot identityless withthan votereight-point registrationtype: records.

If"It youis choosea notclass toA providemisdemeanor it,[for youran signatureindividual mayto notsign bea verifiedreferendum aspetition with a validname signatureother ifthan youthe changeindividual's yourown addressname, beforeor petitionto signaturesknowingly aresign verifiedthe individual's name more than once for the same referendum petition, or ifto sign a referendum petition when the informationindividual youknows providethat doesthe individual is not matcha yourregistered votervoter] registrationto recordssign Providinga yourreferendum birthpetition dateusing ora agename isother optional,than butyour itown mayname, beto usedsign more than once, or to verifysign yourif identity.you are not a registered voter.

If[ youBirth dodate notor provideage it,information youris signature may not berequired, validatedbut ifit yourmay addressbe changesused orto ifverify theyour informationidentity youwith provide does not match your voter registration recordrecords. ." [(4) The final page of each referendum packet shall contain the following printed or typed statement:

"VerificationIf ofyou choose not to provide it, your signature collectormay -not 75be -verified HB0032as compareda withvalid HB0032S03signature Stateif ofyou Utah,change Countyyour ofaddress ____before I,petition _______________,signatures ofare ____,verified herebyor state,if underthe penaltyinformation ofyou perjury,provide that:does not match your voter registration records] Providing your birth date or age is optional, but it may be used to verify your identity.

If you do not provide it, your signature may not be validated if your address changes or if the information you provide does not match your voter registration record." [(4) The final page of each referendum packet shall contain the following printed or typed statement:

"Verification of signature collector State of Utah, County of ____ I, _______________, of ____, hereby state, under penalty of perjury, that:

I- do73 not- believe,H.B. or have reason to believe, that the individual did not understand the purpose or nature of my signing the referendum petition on the individual's behalf;

32 Enrolled Copy I do not believe, or have reason to believe, that the individual did not understand the purpose or nature of my signing the referendum petition on the individual's behalf;

and I believe that each individual's name, post office address, and residence is written correctly, that each signer has read the law that the referendum seeks to overturn, and that each signer is registered to vote in Utah.Utah.________________________________________________________________________ (Name) (Residence Address) (Date) The correct date of signature appears next to each individual's name.

{}I ________________________________________________________________________have {}not (Name)paid (Residenceor Address)given (Date)anything Theof correctvalue dateto ofany signatureindividual appearswho nextsigned this referendum packet to eachencourage individual'sthat name.individual to sign it.

-_____________________________________________________________________ 76(Name) -(Residence HB0032Address) compared(Date)".] with[(5)] HB0032S03(6) IThe havefinal notpage paid or given anything of valueeach toreferendum anypacket individualshall whocontain signedthe thiscirculator referendumverification packetsheet todescribed encouragein thatSubsection individual20A-1-1004(1). to sign it.

_____________________________________________________________________(7) (Name)If (Residencethe Address)forms (Date)".]described [(5)]in (4){(6)}this Thesection finalare pagesubstantially offollowed, eachthe referendum packetpetitions shallare containsufficient, thenotwithstanding circulatorclerical verificationand sheetmerely describedtechnical inerrors. Subsection 20A-1-1004(1).

(5){(7)} If the forms described in this section are substantially followed, the referendum petitions are sufficient, notwithstanding clerical and merely technical errors.

20A-7-604.20A-7-604 (Effective 05/06/26).

(2)(2)(a) (a) In order to obtain the necessary number of signatures required by this part, the sponsors or an agent of the sponsors shall, after the sponsors receive the documents described in Subsections (3) and 20A-7-401.5(4)(b), circulate referendum packets that meet the form requirements of this part.

(3) Within five calendar days after the day on which a county, city, town, or court determines,- in74 accordance- withEnrolled SectionCopy 20A-7-602.7,H.B. that a proposed referendum is legally referable to voters, the local clerk shall provide the sponsors with:

32 determines, in accordance with Section 20A-7-602.7, that a proposed referendum is legally referable to voters, the local clerk shall provide the sponsors with:

(5)(5)(a) - 77 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (a) The sponsors or an agent of the sponsors may prepare the referendum packets for circulation by creating multiple referendum packets.

(b) [The sponsors or an agent of the sponsors shall create referendum packets by binding a copy of the referendum petition with the text of the law that is the subject of the referendum and no more than 50 signature sheets together at the top in a manner that the referendum packets may be conveniently opened for signing.] The sponsors or an agent of the sponsors shall create referendum packets by:

(i) binding the components of each referendum packet together at the top in a manner that secures all components of the initiativereferendum packet together;

(6)(6)(a) (a) The sponsors or an agent of the sponsors shall, before gathering signatures:

(i)- ensure75 that- theH.B. sponsors or any agent of the sponsors who gathers signatures have completed the online training course described in Section 20A-1-1005;

32 Enrolled Copy (i) ensure that the sponsors or any agent of the sponsors who gathers signatures have completed the online training course described in Section 20A-1-1005;

and - 78 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 [(iii)] (iv) number each referendum packet, sequentially, within the range of numbers provided by the county clerk, starting with the lowest number in the range.

20A-8-103.20A-8-103 (Effective 05/06/26).

(i) the identity of one or more registered political parties whose members may vote for- the76 organization's- candidates;Enrolled Copy H.B.

32 for the organization's candidates;

- 79 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (c) contain the name of the political party and the words "Political Party Registration Petition" printed directly below the horizontal line;

(e) contain, to the right of the word "Warning," the following statement printed in not less than eight-eight-point, point, single leaded type:

(ii)- the77 next- columnH.B. shall be 2-1/2 inches wide, headed "Registered Voter's Printed Name (must be legible to be counted)";

32 Enrolled Copy (ii) the next column shall be 2-1/2 inches wide, headed "Registered Voter's Printed Name (must be legible to be counted)";

If you choose not to provide it, your signature may not be certified as a valid signature if you change your address - 80 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 before petition signatures are certified or if the information you provide does not match your voter registration records.";

and (iii)- is78 signed- byEnrolled aCopy filingH.B. officer, who agrees to receive communications on behalf of the organization.

32 (iii) is signed by a filing officer, who agrees to receive communications on behalf of the organization.

- 81 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (a) use the procedures described in Section 20A-1-1002 to determine whether a signer is a registered voter;

(7)(7)(a) (a) If the lieutenant governor determines that the petition meets the requirements of this section, and that the proposed name and emblem are distinguishable, the lieutenant governor shall authorize the filing officer described in Subsection (3)(i)(iii) to organize the prospective political party.

(9)(9)(a) (a) It is unlawful for an individual to:

or (C) if the individual is not registered to vote in this state and does not intend to become registered to vote in this state before the petition is submitted to the lieutenant- governor;79 - H.B.

32 Enrolled Copy lieutenant governor;

-(10)(a) 82 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (10) (a) A voter who signs a petition under this section may have the voter's signature removed from the petition by, no later than three business days after the day on which the petition is filed with the lieutenant governor, submitting to the lieutenant governor a statement requesting that the voter's signature be removed.

20A-9-405.20A-9-405 (Effective 05/06/26).

(d) the petition shall feature the word "Warning" followed by the following statement in no- less80 than- eight-point,Enrolled singleCopy leadedH.B. type:

32 no less than eight-point, single leaded type:

- 83 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (i) Registered Voter's Printed Name;

"Verification State of Utah, County of ____ I,- ____,81 of- ____,H.B. hereby state that:

32 Enrolled Copy I, ____, of ____, hereby state that:

- 84 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 I believe that each has printed and signed the person's name and written the person's street address correctly, and that each signer is registered to vote in Utah."] [(6)] (5) For the manual candidate qualification process, if one or more nomination petitions are bound together, a final page shall be bound to the nomination petition(s) that contains the circulator verification sheet described in Subsection 20A-1-1004(1).

or (d) pay [compensation to ]any person to circulate a nomination petition[, if the compensation is based directly on the number of signatures submitted to a filing officer rather than on the number of signatures verified or on some other basis.] unless the {compensation } payment is based on:

or (ii) a rate per {signature declared valid under Section 20A-1-1002} valid signature.

(9)- Any82 person- violatingEnrolled SubsectionCopy (8)H.B. is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

(10)32 (a)(9) AAny voterperson whoviolating signsSubsection a(8) nominationis petitionguilty mayof have the voter's signature removed from the petition by, no later than three business days after the day on which the candidate files the petition with the appropriate filing officer, submitting to the filing officer a statementclass requestingA thatmisdemeanor. the voter's signature be removed.

-(10)(a) 85A -voter HB0032who comparedsigns witha HB0032S03nomination (b)petition Amay statementhave describedthe invoter's Subsectionsignature (10)(a)removed shallfrom complythe petition by, no later than three business days after the day on which the candidate files the petition with the requirementsappropriate describedfiling inofficer, Subsectionsubmitting 20A-1-1003(2).to the filing officer a statement requesting that the voter's signature be removed.

(b) A statement described in Subsection (10)(a) shall comply with the requirements described in Subsection 20A-1-1003(2).

20A-9-502.20A-9-502 (Effective 05/06/26).

__________________________________________ Notary- Public83 (or- otherH.B. officer qualified to administer oaths)";

32 Enrolled Copy Notary Public (or other officer qualified to administer oaths)";

- 86 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (iii) contain the name of the proposed candidate and the words "Unaffiliated Candidate Certificate of Nomination Petition" printed directly below the horizontal line;

(v) contain, to the right of the word "Warning," the following statement printed in not less than eight-eight-point, point, single leaded type:

(vii) contain horizontally ruled lines, 3/8 inch apart under the statement described in Subsection (1)(b)(1)(b)(vi); (vi);

(D)- the84 next- columnEnrolled shallCopy beH.B. one inch wide, headed "Birth Date or Age (Optional)";

32 (D) the next column shall be one inch wide, headed "Birth Date or Age (Optional)";

and - 87 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (c) bind a final page to one or more signature sheets that contains the circulator verification sheet described in Subsection 20A-1-1004(1).

(3)(3)(a) (a) The candidate shall circulate the nomination petition and ensure that the person in whose presence each signature sheet is signed:

(b) A person may not sign the circulator verification if the person signed a signature sheet- bound85 to- theH.B. verification.

(4)32 (a)Enrolled ItCopy issheet unlawfulbound forto anythe personverification. to:

(4)(a) It is unlawful for any person to:

or - 88 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (C) if the person is not registered to vote in this state and does not intend to become registered to vote in this state before the county clerk certifies the signatures;

(5)(5)(a) (a) To qualify for placement on the general election ballot, the candidate shall, no earlier than the start of the applicable declaration of candidacy period described in Section 20A-9-201.5 and no later than 5 p.m.

(i)- are86 registered- votersEnrolled withinCopy theH.B. political division that the candidate seeks to represent;

32 (i) are registered voters within the political division that the candidate seeks to represent;

- 89 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (e) The candidate may supplement the signatures or amend the certificate of nomination or declaration of candidacy at any time on or before 5 p.m.

on June 15 of the year in which the election will be held.

(f) The county clerk shall use the procedures described in Section 20A-1-1002 to determine whether a signer is a registered voter who is qualified to sign the signature packet.

(6) (a) A voter who signs a signature packet under this section may have the voter's signature removed from the signature packet by, no later than 5 p.m.

three business days after the day on which the candidate submits the signature packet to the county clerk, submitting to the county clerk a statement requesting that the voter's signature be removed.

(b) A statement described in Subsection (6)(a) shall comply with the requirements described in Subsection 20A-1-1003(2).

(c) The county clerk shall use the procedures described in Subsection 20A-1-1003(3) to determine whether to remove an individual's signature from a signature packet after receiving a timely, valid statement requesting removal of the signature.

{Section 13.

Section 20A-9-502 is amended to read:

} 20A-9-502.

Certificate of nomination -- Contents -- Circulation -- Verification -- Criminal penalty -- Removal of petition signature.

(1) The candidate shall:

(a) prepare a certificate of nomination in substantially the following form:

"State of Utah, County of ______________________________________________ I, ______________, declare my intention of becoming an unaffiliated candidate for the political group designated as ____ for the office of ____.

I do solemnly swear that I can qualify to hold that office both legally and constitutionally if selected, and that I reside at ____ Street, in the city of ____, county of ____, state of ______, zip code ____, phone ____, and that I am providing, or have provided, the required number of holographic signatures of registered voters required by law;

that as a candidate at the next election I will not knowingly violate any election or campaign law;

that, if filing via a designated agent for an office other than president of the United States, I will be out of the state of Utah during the entire candidate filing period;

I will file all campaign financial disclosure reports as required by law;

and I understand that failure to do so will result in my disqualification as a candidate for this office and removal of my name from the ballot.

- 90 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 __________________________________________ Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______(month\day\year).

__________________________________________ Notary Public (or other officer qualified to administer oaths)";

(b) for each signature packet, bind signature sheets to a copy of the certificate of nomination and the circulator verification, that:

(i) are printed on sheets of paper 8-1/2 inches long and 11 inches wide;

(ii) are ruled with a horizontal line 3/4 inch from the top, with the space above that line blank for the purpose of binding;

(iii) contain the name of the proposed candidate and the words "Unaffiliated Candidate Certificate of Nomination Petition" printed directly below the horizontal line;

(iv) contain the word "Warning" printed directly under the words described in Subsection (1)(b)(iii);

(v) contain, to the right of the word "Warning," the following statement printed in not less than eight- point, single leaded type:

"It is a class A misdemeanor for anyone to knowingly sign a certificate of nomination signature sheet with any name other than the person's own name or more than once for the same candidate or if the person is not registered to vote in this state and does not intend to become registered to vote in this state before the county clerk certifies the signatures.";

(vi) contain the following statement directly under the statement described in Subsection (1)(b)(v):

"Each signer says:

I have personally signed this petition with a holographic signature;

I am registered to vote in Utah or intend to become registered to vote in Utah before the county clerk certifies my signature;

and My street address is written correctly after my name.";

(vii) contain horizontally ruled lines, 3/8 inch apart under the statement described in Subsection (1)(b) (vi);

and (viii) be vertically divided into columns as follows:

(A) the first column shall appear at the extreme left of the sheet, be 5/8 inch wide, be headed with "For Office Use Only," and be subdivided with a light vertical line down the middle;

- 91 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (B) the next column shall be 2-1/2 inches wide, headed "Registered Voter's Printed Name (must be legible to be counted)";

(C) the next column shall be 2-1/2 inches wide, headed "Holographic Signature of Registered Voter";

(D) the next column shall be one inch wide, headed "Birth Date or Age (Optional)";

(E) the final column shall be 4-3/8 inches wide, headed "Street Address, City, Zip Code";

and (F) at the bottom of the sheet, contain the following statement:

"Birth date or age information is not required, but it may be used to verify your identity with voter registration records.

If you choose not to provide it, your signature may not be certified as a valid signature if you change your address before petition signatures are certified or if the information you provide does not match your voter registration records.";

and (c) bind a final page to one or more signature sheets that contains the circulator verification sheet described in Subsection 20A-1-1004(1).

[(c) bind a final page to one or more signature sheets that are bound together that contains, except as provided by Subsection (3), the following printed statement:

"Verification State of Utah, County of ____ I, _______________, of ____, hereby state that:

I am at least 18 years old;

All the names that appear on the signature sheets bound to this page were signed by persons who professed to be the persons whose names appear on the signature sheets, and each of them signed the person's name on the signature sheets in my presence;

I believe that each has printed and signed the person's name and written the person's street address correctly, and that each signer is registered to vote in Utah or will register to vote in Utah before the county clerk certifies the signatures on the signature sheet.

______________________________________________________________________ (Signature) (Residence Address) (Date)".] (2) An agent designated to file a certificate of nomination under Subsection 20A-9-503(2)(b) or (4)(b) may not sign the form described in Subsection (1)(a).

(3) (a) The candidate shall circulate the nomination petition and ensure that the person in whose presence each signature sheet is signed:

- 92 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (i) is at least 18 years old;

and (ii) verifies each signature sheet by completing the verification bound to one or more signature sheets that are bound together.

(b) A person may not sign the circulator verification if the person signed a signature sheet bound to the verification.

(4) (a) It is unlawful for any person to:

(i) knowingly sign a certificate of nomination signature sheet:

(A) with any name other than the person's own name;

(B) more than once for the same candidate;

or (C) if the person is not registered to vote in this state and does not intend to become registered to vote in this state before the county clerk certifies the signatures;

or (ii) sign the verification of a certificate of nomination signature sheet if the person:

(A) has not witnessed the signing by those persons whose names appear on the certificate of nomination signature sheet;

or (B) knows that a person whose signature appears on the certificate of nomination signature sheet is not registered to vote in this state and does not intend to become registered to vote in this state.

(b) Any person violating this Subsection (4) is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

(5) (a) To qualify for placement on the general election ballot, the candidate shall, no earlier than the start of the declaration of candidacy period described in Section 20A-9-201.5 and no later than 5 p.m.

on June 15 of the year in which the election will be held:

(i) comply with Subsection 20A-9-503(1);

and (ii) submit each signature packet to the county clerk where the majority of the signatures in the packet were collected, with signatures totaling:

(A) at least 1,000 registered voters residing within the state when the nomination is for an office to be filled by the voters of the entire state;

or (B) at least 300 registered voters residing within a political division or at least 5% of the registered voters residing within a political division, whichever is less, when the nomination is for an office to be filled by the voters of any political division smaller than the state.

- 93 - HB0032 compared with HB0032S03 (b) A candidate has not complied with Subsection (5)(a)(ii), unless the county clerks verify that each required signature is a valid signature of a registered voter who is eligible to sign the signature packet and has not signed a signature packet to nominate another candidate for the same office.

(c) In reviewing the signature packets, the county clerk shall count and certify only those persons who signed with a holographic signature, who:

(i) are registered voters within the political division that the candidate seeks to represent;

and (ii) did not sign any other certificate of nomination for that office.

(d) The county clerk shall count and certify the number of registered voters who validly signed a signature packet, no later than 30 calendar days after the day on which the candidate submits the signature packet.

(6)(6)(a) (a) A voter who signs a signature packet under this section may have the voter's signature removed from the signature packet by, no later than 5 p.m.