After Utah lawmakers repealed and replaced two of the three successful ballot initiatives from the 2018 election, some notable advocates are proposing new legislation to protect laws enacted by voters.
Steve Urquhart, a former Republican state senator, and Christine Stenquist, president of the marijuana advocacy group TRUCE, on Thursday announced their push for the Utah Initiative Protection Act, a law that would require public ratification of any legislative repeal or amendment to a law passed via citizen initiative.
“The Utah Constitution gives the voters and the Legislature equal power; it’s a beautiful and unique design,” Stenquist said in a prepared statement.