HB1323

Passed Origin

Amend the time required for filing a petition referring an ordinance or resolution of a political subdivision.

House BillAaron Aylward(R)Taffy Howard(R)Introduced Feb 4, 2026Last action Feb 23, 2026

This bill shortens the deadline for citizens to file petitions that would refer county ordinances and resolutions to a public vote, from the current timeframe to within 45 days after the ordinance or resolution is adopted. The bill also clarifies which types of ordinances and resolutions cannot be referred to voters, including those needed for public safety, government operations, or that carry out previously adopted plans. Similar changes are made to the referendum petition deadlines for cities, towns, and school districts throughout the state.

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Changes to Existing Law

14 sections affected+14338-1299

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§ 10-12-43amended § 10-13-35.13amended § 10-13-36amended § 11-2-47.1amended § 13-16-6.4amended § 13-26-10repealed § 13-26-9amended § 13-64-7amended § 13-64-8repealed § 13-7-32amended § 9-19-13amended § 9-20-6amended § 9-20-8amended § 9-4-4.5amended

History (7)

Feb 23, 2026S
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 357
Feb 20, 2026H
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 39, NAYS 28. H.J. 392
Feb 20, 2026H
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 391
Feb 18, 2026H
State Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2.
Feb 18, 2026H
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Feb 6, 2026H
House of Representatives Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 247
Feb 4, 2026H
First Reading House H.J. 220