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Utah HouseHB 408

School Board Referendum Amendments

Passed 40–33Crossed party lines

What it does: This bill amends provisions related to local referendums. This bill: defines terms; subject to certain exceptions, establishes a process for voters who are residents of a school district to hold a local referendum on any legislative action taken by the local school board, including the local school board's decision to increase a tax or impose a new tax; and makes technical and conforming changes. (official summary)

Question before the chamber: House/ passed 3rd reading

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The tally

Yes 40 · No 33 · Not voting 2

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats0140
Republicans40192

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 19 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (75)

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.