amendment AHow proposed amendments are published
Read the full text of the measure: Voter Information Pamphlet
In plain words
Before Utah voters decide on a change to the state constitution, the state must tell the public about it. Today the constitution says that notice must be printed in newspapers in every county for two months. Amendment A would let the Legislature decide the method in state law, as long as the notice runs for the 60 days right before the election. It does not change how amendments are proposed or approved. (vote.utah.gov )
Before and after
| Where notice must appear | In at least one newspaper in every county that has one | In a way set by state law |
|---|---|---|
| How long | Two months before the election | 60 calendar days right before the general election |
| How amendments are proposed or approved | Legislature proposes; voters approve | No change |
Numbers from the official ballot title (ballot title ); also see (le.utah.gov )
Example
Illustration only: the pamphlet's fiscal note says that, together with H.B. 481, the change could lower state costs by up to $1.4 million every two years, depending on how long amendments are and what newspapers charge. (vote.utah.gov )
Biggest change
- Removes the words requiring publication "in at least one newspaper in every county of the state, where a newspaper is published, for two months." source: le.utah.gov
- Adds that a proposed amendment must be published "in a manner provided by statute, for 60 calendar days immediately preceding the next general election." source: le.utah.gov
- If voters approve it, it takes effect January 1, 2027. source: le.utah.gov
Who it affects most: The state election office, newspapers that now print the notices, and voters who look for notice of proposed amendments.
Cost to the state: Together with H.B. 481, could reduce state costs by up to $1.4 million every two years (Voter Information Pamphlet fiscal note).
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What your vote means
A YES vote removes the newspaper rule and lets state law set how proposed amendments are published for the 60 days before the general election.
A NO vote keeps the rule that proposed amendments must be printed in at least one newspaper in every county that has one, for two months before the election.
Our one-line summary. Utah does not publish an official "what your vote means" statement; the ballot title above is the official description.
Why people want it, and why others object
Why this is on the ballot
The Legislature put this on the ballot. It changes the state constitution, so only another statewide vote can change it back. It passes with A simple majority (more than half) of voters voting on it..
- The Utah Legislature (H.J.R. 10, 2025). Passed House 70-0 and Senate 29-0. source: le.utah.gov
- In 2024, courts voided Amendment D after a dispute that included the newspaper publication rule. Amendment A addresses that rule. source: deseret.com
- The Legislature passed H.J.R. 10 with no votes against: House 70-0, Senate 29-0. source: vote.utah.gov
Why supporters want it
No public statement found.
Why opponents object
No public statement found.
Who backs each side
- For: Rep. Anthony Loubet (Chief sponsor of H.J.R. 10) source: le.utah.gov
- For: Sen. Daniel McCay (Senate sponsor of H.J.R. 10) source: le.utah.gov
- Against: No public statement found.
In each side's own words where we could find them, quoted or summarized with a link to the source. We don't endorse either side.
What you will see on your ballot
Official ballot wording, word for word (tap to open)
The official ballot title, word for word from the Utah Lieutenant Governor .
Shall the Utah Constitution be amended to change how proposed constitutional amendments are published, requiring publication for 60 days immediately before the general election in a manner established by state law instead of in newspapers?
If voters approve Constitutional Amendment A, state statute would change to require the Lieutenant Governor to publish the full text of all proposed constitutional amendments and other ballot questions from the Legislature, on the Utah Public Notice Website and on the Lieutenant Governor's website for 60 days immediately before the general election.
For
Against
Copied word for word from the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Amended 2026 General Election Certification (Sept 21, 2026), page 23, "Proposed Constitutional Amendments". The certification prints the choices as For and Against.
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Full text of the measure
Read it in the Voter Information Pamphlet , or on the Legislature's page for Constitutional Amendment A (H.J.R. 10, 2025 General Session) , which also shows the votes in each chamber.
Read more
- 2026 Utah Voter Information Pamphlet (Lt. Governor)
- 2026 Utah Voter Information Pamphlet (Lt. Governor)
- H.J.R. 10 enrolled text (Utah Legislature)
- H.J.R. 10 bill page
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