Summary
- Utah’s Constitution prohibits gambling, but Republican legislators are proposing a constitutional amendment to overturn a Utah Supreme Court ruling on voter initiatives.
- The proposal faces strong public opposition as voters value the initiative process and see the amendment as a power grab by the Legislature.
- Past polling shows overwhelming support for voters’ ability to pass and maintain ballot measures without legislative interference.
- Some Republican lawmakers are splitting on their support for the amendment, recognizing potential backlash from voters in upcoming elections.