Utah Constitutional Amendment B — 60% vote for citizen initiatives that increase taxes

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026

What it does
Shall the Utah Constitution be amended to require that citizen-proposed laws that increase taxes compared to existing law be approved by at least 60% of voters, instead of a simple majority?
A YES vote means
A 'for' vote requires citizen initiatives that increase taxes compared to existing law to receive at least 60% voter approval to pass.
A NO vote means
An 'against' vote keeps the simple-majority requirement for all citizen initiatives, including those that raise taxes.
Needed to pass
A simple majority
Put on the ballot by
the Legislature

Official text: source

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Utah Constitutional Amendment B mean?
A 'for' vote requires citizen initiatives that increase taxes compared to existing law to receive at least 60% voter approval to pass.
What does a NO vote on Utah Constitutional Amendment B mean?
An 'against' vote keeps the simple-majority requirement for all citizen initiatives, including those that raise taxes.
How many votes does Utah Constitutional Amendment B need to pass?
A simple majority
Should I vote yes or no on Utah Constitutional Amendment B?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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