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S.J.R. 3
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6 This joint resolution proposes to amend the Utah Constitution to authorize the Legislature
7 to make minor adjustments to a county boundary when a lot in a subdivision is divided by
8 a county boundary. This joint resolution directs the lieutenant governor to submit the
9 proposal to voters and provides an effective date.
10 This resolution proposes to change the Utah Constitution as follows:
11 AMENDS:
12 ARTICLE XI, SECTION 3
13 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, two-thirds of all members elected to each of
14 the two houses voting in favor thereof:
15 Section 1. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution Article XI, Section 3 , to read:
16 Article XI, Section 3. [Changing county lines.]
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18 county unless a majority of the voters living in such territory and voting on the proposition, as well
19 as a majority of the voters living in the county to which it is to be annexed and voting on the
20 proposition, shall vote therefor, and then only under such conditions as may be prescribed by
21 general law.
22 (2) If a lot in an approved subdivision is divided by a county boundary, the Legislature
23 may by statute make minor adjustments, as defined by statute, to the county boundary.
24 Section 2. Submittal to voters.
25 The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed amendment to the voters of the
26 state at the next regular general election in the manner provided by law.
27 Section 3. Effective date.
28 If the amendment proposed by this joint resolution is approved by a majority of those
29 voting on it at the next regular general election, the amendment shall take effect on January 1,
30 2003.
Legislative Review Note
as of 10-11-01 8:02 AM
A limited legal review of this legislation raises no obvious constitutional or statutory concerns.