Section 17. Impeachment by House

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Impeachment by House

(1) The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of impeachment, but in order to impeach, two-thirds of all the members elected must vote therefor.
(2) If not already convened in an annual general session, the House of Representatives may convene for the purpose of impeachment if a poll of members conducted by the Speaker of the House indicates that two-thirds of the members of the House of Representatives are in favor of convening.

Summary: Impeachment Authority

Election Date: November 2, 2004

Votes For Ratification: 584661

Votes Against Ratification: 259222

Percent for Ratification: 69%

Percent Against Ratification: 31%

Notes: SJR 6 made changes to the following sections: Article VI, Sections 16, 17, 18, 19

Amendment Source: 2004 SJR 6

Effective Date Source: https://vote.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2023/09/2004Gen.pdf

Impeachment by House

The House of Representatives shall have the sole power of impeachment, but in order to impeach, two-thirds of all the members elected must vote therefor.

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