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Utah Rep. Blake Moore endorses ballot measure raising initiative threshold

October 8, 2026 at 3:34 AM MT · via ABC4 Utah · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah) has endorsed Amendment B, a proposed state constitutional amendment that would raise the threshold for citizen-led ballot initiatives dealing with taxes. The measure would require a higher percentage of voter approval for tax-related initiatives to pass.

The endorsement comes amid ongoing debate over Utah's citizen initiative process, which has seen multiple voter-approved measures overridden or substantially modified by the Republican-controlled Legislature in recent years. Amendment B is one of several proposals aimed at making it harder for citizens to enact policy through direct ballot measures.

Critics argue the amendment would further limit direct democracy in Utah. Supporters contend it protects fiscal stability by ensuring broader consensus for tax policy changes.

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