Section 1. Apportionment

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Dividing the State into Districts

No later than the annual general session next following the Legislature's receipt of the results of an enumeration made by the authority of the United States, the Legislature shall divide the state into congressional, legislative, and other districts accordingly.

Summary: Clarifies when the legislature is required to divide the state into congressional, legislative, and other districts

Election Date: November 4, 2008

Votes For Ratification: 663,052

Votes Against Ratification: 184,423

Percent for Ratification: 78%

Percent Against Ratification: 22%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 2008 SJR 5

Effective Date Source: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/3sejkbh7kfp89zapo0dwm5mouc7rb8i7

Apportionment

At the session next following an enumeration made by the authority of the United States, the Legislature shall divide the state into congressional, legislative, and other districts accordingly.

Summary: "Miscellaneous Amendment"

Election Date: November 8, 1988

Votes For Ratification: 355842

Votes Against Ratification: 216354

Percent for Ratification: 62%

Percent Against Ratification: 38%

Notes: This section was amended in a single vote along with Art. 9 Secs. 1-4, Art. 19 Secs. 1-3, Art. 22 Secs. 1 and 3.

Amendment Source: 1988 SJR 4

Effective Date Source: https://vote.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2023/09/1988Gen.pdf