Secretive out-of-state group pushes bill that makes it harder to get a voter initiative on the ballot
Supporters say they’re trying to weaken the influence of dark money in Utah.
(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Sierra Holmes signs a tax referendum petition, during an event to meet the legislators that represent the west side of Salt Lake City, and sign the Utah Tax Referendum petition at West High School, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020.
| March 11, 2021, 1:00 p.m.
This legislative session, supporters of a bill tightening the rules for ballot initiatives stressed that the measure would protect Utah from the influence of outside interests, which have previously dumped money into signature-gathering campaigns on medical cannabis and Medicaid expansion.
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