Article VI

Section 33. Legislative auditor appointed

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The Legislature shall appoint a legislative auditor to serve at its pleasure. The legislative auditor shall have authority to conduct audits of any funds, functions, and accounts in any branch, department, agency or political subdivision of this state and shall perform such other related duties as may be prescribed by the Legislature. The legislative auditor shall report to and be answerable only to the Legislature.

Summary: To revise gender-specific terminology to be gender neutral

Election Date: 2020

Votes For Ratification: 828,629

Votes Against Ratification: 607,829

Percent for Ratification: 58%

Percent Against Ratification: 42%

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Data Source URL: https://voteinfo.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2020/12/2020-General-Election-Canvass.pdf

Resolution: 2019 SJR 7

The Legislature shall appoint a legislative auditor to serve at its pleasure. The legislative auditor shall have authority to conduct audits of any funds, functions, and accounts in any branch, department, agency or political subdivision of this state and shall perform such other related duties as may be prescribed by the Legislature. He shall report to and be answerable only to the Legislature.

Summary: New section empowering the legislature to appoint a legislative auditor and define their duties

Election Date: 1972

Votes For Ratification: 210,637

Votes Against Ratification: 178,541

Percent for Ratification: 54%

Percent Against Ratification: 46%

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Data Source URL: https://vote.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2023/09/1972Gen.pdf

Resolution: 1972 SJR 1