Section 1. Homestead Exemption

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Homestead Exemption

The Legislature shall provide by statute for an exemption of a homestead, which may consist of one or more parcels of lands, together with the appurtenances and improvements thereon, from sale on execution.

Summary: Clarifying legislature's duty to reapportion the state, homestead exemption, seat of government

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

Homestead Exemption

The Legislature shall provide, by law, for the selection by each head of a family, and exemption of a homestead, which may consist of one of more parcels of land, together with the appurtenances and improvements thereon, of the value of at least fifteen hundred dollars, from sale on execution.

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