Move away from signature-gathering for primaries gets first Senate OK

Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate is poised to pass a bill that would step back from a controversial law passed several years ago that allows candidates for political office to gather voter signatures to get on a primary ballot.
Senators originally voted to reject the bill 12-15 on Thursday evening. But they later decided to reconsider it as bill sponsor Sen. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, said there were misunderstandings as some thought the bill would take away the option for signature-gathering completely. It then passed 18-11 on the second reading.
McCay said the signature path to the ballot has created unintended consequences.

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