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Show Page Ten - The Springville Herald - September 9, 1998 LaVina W. Averett OBITUARIES Erma B. Taylor Erma Belliston Taylor, Tay-lor, 69, passed away Thursday, September 3, 1998 at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah after a valiant fight with cancer. She was bom on September 27, 1928 in Nephi, Utah to Leonard F. and Pearl Price Belliston. Bell-iston. She attended school in Nephi and was a graduate of Juab High School. She married Vernon K. Taylor on January 30, 1948 in Nephi. Their marriage was later solemnized sol-emnized in the Manti LDS Temple on November Novem-ber 17, 1990. Erma was active in the LDS Church and held many positions in Relief Society and Primary. Pri-mary. She was an avid gardner and enjoyed summers with beautiful flower and vegetable gardens. She was also a talented homemaker and spent many hours quilting, quilt-ing, sewing, cooking and doing needlework. Er-ma's Er-ma's grandchildren were her pride and joy. She spent numerous days helping and caring for them. She is survived by her husband, Vernon Taylor of Springville; five children: Suzanne (Greg) Zobell, Mesa, AZ; Bruce (Margie) Taylor, Spanish Fork; Julie (Scott) Nokleby, Lawrenceville, GA; Lisa (Quinn) Haws, Mesa, AZ; and Lori (Kenneth) Banta, Roy; 18 grandchildren: grand-children: three sisters and one brother: Phyllis (Edward) Bird, Logan; Lucille (Robert) Mattin-son, Mattin-son, Nephi; Joyce (Glade "Bud") Van Nosdol, Payson; and Eldon (Zo-ann) (Zo-ann) Belliston, Nephi. Her parents and one, half-brother preceded her in death. . Funeral services Erma Belliston Taylor were held September 8. Interment was in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Cathie en M Br una Cathleen Jane McS-weeny McS-weeny Bruna stepped into the arms of her loving Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 5, 1998. She was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on September 21, 1913 to George and Aneda Mc-S Mc-S weeny. She is the mother of four daughters, daugh-ters, grandmother of 16, and great-grandma of 26. She resided in Chicago, Southern California and Utah and served an LDS mission in Houston, Texas. Her loves were Rosalie D. Morgan family, friends, nursing, scouting and just about everything else she could get her fingers into. She is survived by her daughters: Judy Allred, Salt Lake City; Margaret (Larry) Flee-nor, Flee-nor, Moab; and Cathleen Cross, Kaysville. She was preceded in death by her eldest daughter, Jane. Graveside services were held on September 8 in the West Jordan City Cemetery under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home. Rosalie D. Morgan Rosalie Daybell Morgan, 78, passed away in her home September Sep-tember 6. 1998. She was born in Springville, Utah, on October 15, 1919, to Ray Ingamund-son Ingamund-son and Flora Gourdin Bjarnson. She married Lloyd Keith Daybell on December De-cember 14, 1937. They were sealed in the Salt Our loving, caring wife, mother and grandmother, grand-mother, LaVina Whiting Averett, passed away Saturday, September 5, 1998 at the age of 70 after a long battle with cancer and diabetes. She was born February 26, 1928 in Mapleton, Utah, . the daughter of Victor and Maud Bentley Whiting. Whit-ing. She attended schools in Mapleton and graduated graduat-ed from Springville High School. She married Lamar (Pete) Averett on December 28, 1946 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple on October 31, 1964. Lavina drove the senior citizen bus for ten years and retired in 1987. She and Lamar enjoyed traveling with their children and grand-. grand-. children in the USA, Mexico and Canada. She is survived by her husband, Lamar, of Mapleton; one son and three daughters: Clair Lamar Averett, Orem; Vickie Lynn (Scott) Killpack, Orem; Diane (Doug) Armour, Sandy; Debbie (Priam) Young, Pleasant Grove; 15 grandchildren; six sisters: sis-ters: Creta Danner, Vacaville, CA; Leah Skinner, Orem; Gay Law, Mapleton; Beth Baker, Orem; Jane 01-sen, 01-sen, Spanish Fork; Eliza Gean Wilson, Payson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Floy Harmer. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September Sep-tember 10, at 11 a.m. in the Mapleton Red Evelyn B. Crane LaVina Whiting Averett Church, 1215 N. 1000 West, Mapleton. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wheeler Mortuary, Mortu-ary, 211 E. 200 South, Springville, and Thursday Thurs-day at the church from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Lake L.D.S. Temple on December 16, 1952. He preceded her in death in August of 1951. She then married Arvil Glen Kirk wood in February, 1956. He preceded her in death in May, 1977. She then married Maurice Mau-rice Morgan on January 2, 1982, and he preceded her in death on December Decem-ber 3, 1986. Rosalie was brought up in Springville, Utah. She was an active member mem-ber of the L.D.S. Church and served in many church capacities as a teacher, long-time visiting teacher, Primary and Relief Society President. Presi-dent. She formed many cherished and lasting friendships through her kindness and compassionate compas-sionate service. Rosalie had a love of flowers, fishing and family. She noticed and appreciated the simple things in life and encouraged encour-aged her children to the same. She was a very sensitive, caring person. She had an unconditional love for her family, and her sense of humor lifted her family's spirits right to the end. She will be missed by so many-those who called her Mom, Grandma, Grand-ma, "Sis," "Aunt Sis" and dear friend. She was a gentle lady. Our mom, as well as our family, want to thank the Hospice Hos-pice Program for the love they showed and care they gave to our Mom, especially to Chris and Marsha. She is survived by three sons and one daughter: Ray and Eloise Daybell of Springville, Utah; Lanny and Ann Daybell of Mapleton, Utah; Jack and Sheila Daybell of Springville, Utah; Judy and John Robertson of Springville, Utah; 19 grandchildren arid 25 great-grandchildren; four brothers and one sister: Hosmer Ray Bjarnson of Orem; Leon Bjarnson of Springville; Glen Bjarnson of Salt Lake; Lynn Bjarnson of Mapleton; and Joyce Simpson of Springville; two step-sons and four step-daughtes: Charles Lee Morgan of Albuquerque, Albu-querque, N.M.; Michael Ned Morgan of Orem; Judy Pearson of Springville, Spring-ville, Utah; Patricia Robertson Rob-ertson of Spanish Fork, Utah; Barbara Stubbs of Delta, Utah; and Sherry DeGraw of Delta, Utah; 29 step-grandchildren; 25 step-great grandchildren. grandchil-dren. She was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, great-granddaughter, Julie Marie Hansen, and a sister, Wilda Bjarnson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September Sep-tember 10, at the Kolob Third Ward Chapel, 1230 W. 500 East, Springville, at 1 1 a.m. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center Street, Wednesday, September 9, from 6-8 p.m. or Evelyn Ann Best Crane, 51, of Mapleton, Utah returned to the loving arms of her Father Fa-ther in Heaven Thursday, Thurs-day, September 3, 1998. She was born July 30, 1947 in Provo to Paul and Merle Brown Best. She married James Crane June 1, 1967 in Mapleton. Their marriage mar-riage was later solemnized solem-nized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Evelyn was a member mem-ber of the LDS Church and served as Relief Society President. She enjoyed making porcelain porce-lain dolls and was a certified instructor in ceramics. She attended floral designer school in Denver, CO. Evelyn loved to camp and fish. She was a very dedicated wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of Map- ' leton; one son and one daughter: Phillip Crane and Debra Crane, both of Springville; and many Lamanite children; brothers bro-thers and sisters: Eldon (Sharon) Best of Mapleton; Maplet-on; Pauline (Randy) Gurr of Genola; Bonnie (John) Wallace of Provo; Barbara (Ron) Williams of Spanish Fork; and Randy Best of American Fork; dearest friends, Joyce and Jim Bailey of .Springville; parents-in-law, Fred and Donna Crane of Springville; and many nieces and nephews. neph-ews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Jamie Lynn. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 9 at 11 a.m. in the LDS chapel at 1600 N. Main Street in Mapleton. Friends may call Wednesday one hour V . " " 1 Evelyn Best Crane prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Ceme-tery. The family thanks the nurses and staff at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center and the Dialysis Unit for all of their loving care. , . Mabel C. Brown Mabel Clair Clark Brown, our beloved mother and grandmother passed away Wednesday, September 2, 1998 at her daughter Lois' home in Smithfield, Utah. Mabel was born August 3, 1901 in Springville, Spr-ingville, Utah to Cyrus Henry Clark and Clara Esther Miller Clark. She married Bird Reynolds Brown September 24, 1919 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was active in the LDS Church holding many positions in the auxiliaries. She was Relief Society President for many years and she was a temple worker. Mabel was a visiting Thursday morning at the church one hour prior to services. Interment is at the Springville Evergreen Ever-green Cemetery. teacher for many years and served an LDS mission with her husband in Nova Scotia. She loved to quilt and play solitaire. She has made baby quilts for almost all of her grandchildren. She was an officer in the American Legion Auxiliary. Auxil-iary. Mabel was a wonderful wonder-ful mother and grandmother. grand-mother. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children: Lois (Van) Weaver bf Smithfield. and B. Ronald (Jean) Brown of Springville; 16 grandchildren, 83 greatgrandchildren great-grandchildren and 26 one sister: Louise Farley of Orem. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters and six brothers. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, if; . I f Mabel Clark Brown September 9, at 1 p.m. in the Hobble Creek Stake Center, 555 S. Averett Ave. (600 East), Springville. Friends may call Wednesday one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. - - Birds called egrets feed on insects stirred up by grazing cattle, ' in return, the egret warns the cattle of danger by flying away. , In accordance with section 209-3-41, Utah Code Unannotated 1992, 1, Olene S. Walker, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Utah, am causing the texts of the following Propositions and Initiative which will appear on the ballot at the General Election to be held Tuesday, November 3, 1998, to be printed in at least one newspaper in every county of the state where a newspaper is published. PROPOSITION 1 on ballot Shall the Utah Constitution be amended la: I) require that, for the office of stale senator or slate representative, the three years of residency in the state be consecutive, the six months of residency in the person 's legislative district be consecutive, and both periods occur immediately prior to the last date provided by statute for filing for the office: and 2) remove the reference to a specific date at which other eligibility requirements for the office of stale senator or stale representative are to he determined? H.J.R. 8 Enrolled LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY RESOLUTION 1998 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Sponsor: Patrice A rent A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE PROPOSING PROPOS-ING TO AMEND THE UTAH CONSTITUTION; AMENDING THE REQUIREMENTS OF ELIGIBILITY AS A STATE LEGISLATOR; MAKING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS REQUIRE-MENTS CONSECUTIVE AND APPLICABLE IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE LAST DATE FOR FILING FOR OFFICE; DIRECTING THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO WITH-DRAW WITH-DRAW S.J.R. I. PASSED DURING THE 1997 GENERAL SESSION. REPLACE IT WITH THIS RESOLUTION AND, PLACE IT BEFORE THE VOTERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution proposes lo change the Utah Constitution as follows: AMENDS: ARTICLE VI, SECTION 5 Be it resolved by the Legislature of (he state of Utah, two-thirds of all members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: Section 1. It Is proposed to amend Utah Constitution Article VI, Section 5, to read: Article VI, Section 5. Who is eligible as a legislator. No person shall be eligible to the office of senator or representative representa-tive who as of the last date provided by law for filing for the office is not: a citizen of the United States,; twenty-five years of age,; a qualified voter in the district from which he the person is chosen,; a resident of the state for three consecutive years of the State. immediately prior to the last date provided by statute for filing for the office; and for six months a resident of the district from which he the person is elected for six consecutive months immediately prior to the last date provided by statute for filing for the office. No person elected to the office of senator or representative shall continue to serve in that office after ceasing to be a resident of the district from which elected. Section 2. Replacing previous resolution Submittal to electors. The lieutenant governor is directed to withdraw S.J.R. I, Resolution Amending Legislator Eligibility Standards, passed during the 1997 General Session, and submit in its place this proposed amendment to the electors of the state at the next general election in the manner provided by statute. Section 3. Effective date. If approved by the electors of the state, the amendment proposed by this joint resolution shall take effect on January I, 1999. PROPOSITION 2 on ballot Shall the Utah Constitution be amended to repeal the provision regarding real and personal estate and property of married women?H.J.R. 8 Enrolled 1997 RESOLUTION REPEALING MARITAL PROPERTY PROVISIONS 1997 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Sponsor: Afton B. Bradshaw, Byron L. Harward A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE PROPOSING PROPOS-ING TO AMEND THE UTAH CONSTITUTION; REPEALING THE PROVISION ON MARITAL PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution proposes to change the Utah Constitution as follows: REPEALS: ARTICLE XXII, SECTION 2 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, two-thirds of all members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: Section I. It is proposed to repeal Article XXII, Section 2. Utah Constitution, to read: Article XXII, Section 2. Property rights of married women. Real and personal estate of every female, acquired before marriage, and all property to which she may afterwards become entitled by purchase, gift, grant, inheritance or devise, shall be and remain the estate and property of such female, and shall not be liable for the debts, obligations or engagements of her husband, and may be conveyed, devised or bequeathed by her as if she were unmarried. Section 2. Submittal to electors. The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed amendment to the electors of the state of Utah at the next general election in the manner provided by law. Section 3. Effective dale. If approved by the electors of the state, the amendment proposed by this joint resolution shall take effect on January 1, 1 999. PROPOSITION 3 on ballot Shall the Utah Constitution he amended to clarify the status, purposes, and beneficiaries of school and institutional lands held in trust by the state'H.J.R. 14 Enrolled 1997 ACCEPTANCE OF TRUST LANDS RESOLUTION 1997 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH , Sponsor: Kevin S. Gain A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE PROPOSING PROPOS-ING TO AMEND THE UTAH CONSTITUTION; RELATING TO LANDS GRANTED OR ACQUIRED BY THE STATE; CLARIFYING THE STATUS OF LANDS ACCEPTED IN TRUST BY THE STATE FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution proposes to change the Utah Constitution as follows: AMENDS: ARTICLE XX, SECTION 1 ENACTS: ARTICLE XX, SECTION 2 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, two-thirds of all members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: Section 1. It is proposed to amend Article XX, Section 1, Utah Constitution, to read: Article XX, Section 1. Land grants accepted on terms of trust.) All lands of the State that have'been, or may hereafter be granted to the State by Congress, and all lands acquired by gift, grant or devise, from any person or corporation, or that may otherwise be acquired, are hereby accepted, and, except as provided in Section 2 of this Article, are declared to be the public lands of the State; and shall be held in trust for the people, to be disposed of as may be provided by law, for the respective purposes for which they have been or may be granted, donated, devised or otherwise acquired. Section 2. It is proposed to enact Article XX, Section 2, Utah Constitution, to read: Article XX, Section 2. School and institutional trust lands. Lands granted to the State under Sections 6, 8, and 12 of the Utah Enabling Act, and other lands which may be added to those lands pursuant to those sections through purchase, exchange, or other means, are declared to be school and institutional trust lands, held in trust by the State for the respective beneficiaries and purposes stated in the Enabling Act grants. -Section 3. Submittal to electors. The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed amendment to the electors of the state of Utah at the next general election in the manner provided by law. Section 4. Effective date. If approved by the electors of the state, the amendment proposed by this joint resolution shall take effect on January 1, 1999. PROPOSITION 4 on ballot Shall the Utah Constitution he amended to prohibit any person convicted of a felony from voting and from being eligible to hold office in Utah until the right to vote of hold elective office is restored as provided by statute, and to modify language relating to the restoration of rights for other persons prohibited by the constitution from voting and holding office in Ulah?H.I.R. 4 Enrolled RESOLUTION ELIMINATING VOTING RIGHTS OF CONVICTED FELONS 1998 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Sponsor: Carl R. Saunders A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE PROPOSING PROPOS-ING TO AMEND THE UTAH CONSTITUTION; ELIMINATING THE VOTING RIGHTS OF CONVICTED FELONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution proposes to change the Utah Constitution as follows: AMENDS: ARTICLE IV, SECTION Be il resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah,' two-thirds of all members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: Section 1. It Is proposed to amend Utah Constitution Article IV, Section 6, to read: Article IV, Section 6. Mentally incompetent persons, convicted felons, and certain criminals ineligible to vote. No Any mentally incompetent person or, any person convicted of a felony, or any person convicted of treason!, or a crime against the elective franchise, unless restored to civil rights, shall may not be permitted to vote at any election!,) or be eligible to hold office in this State until the right to vote or hold elective office is restored as provided by statute. Section 2. Submittal to electors. ' The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed amendment to the electors of the stale of Utah at the next general election in the manner provided by law. Section 3. Effective date. If approved by the electors of the state, the amendment proposed by this joint resolution shall take effect on January I, 1999. f : " - PROPOSITION 5 on ballot Shall the Utah Constitution he , j amended lo require a two-thirdiyote iiivnier to adopt hy initiative a stale law allowing , limiting, ojiprohihiting the taking '' of wildlife or the season for or method of taking wildlife? S.J.R. 10 Enrolled RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WILDLIFE NUMBERS 1998 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Sponsor: Leonard M. Blackham Senators: L. Alma Mansell Craig L. Taylor Robert F. Montgomery Nathan C. Tanner Michael G. Waddoups Howard C. Nielson Robert M. Muhlestein Senators: John P. Holmgren Howard C. Nielson Ed Mayne Lorin V. Jones Alarik Myrin Lyle W. Hillyard David H. Steele Howard A. Stephenson Representatives: Robert F. Montgomery Craig A. Peterson Robert M. Muhlestein Craig L. Taylor Joseph L. Hull Mike Dmitrich LeRay McAllister L. Alma Mansell " Lane Beattie Pete Suazo Michael G. Waddoups L. Steven Poulton Blaze D. Wharton George Mantes A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE PROPOSING PROPOS-ING TO AMEND THE UTAH CONSTITUTION; PROVIDING THAT ANY VOTER INITIATIVE REGARDING THE TAKING OF WILDLIFE SHALL BE ADOPTED UPON APPROVAL OF TWO-THIRDS OFTHOSE VOTING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution proposes to change the Utah Constitution as follows: AMENDS: ARTICLE VI, SECTION 1 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, two-thirds of all members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: Section 1. It Is proposed to amend Utah Constitution Article VI, Section 1, to read: Article VI, Section 1. Power vested in Senate, House and People. The Legislative power of the State shall be vested: 1 . In a Senate and House of Representatives which shall be designated the Legislature of the State of Utah. ' 2. In the people of the State of Utah, as hereinafter stated: The legal voters or such fractional parr thereof, of the State of Utah as may be provided by law, under such conditions and in such manner and within such time as may be provided by law, may initiate any desired legislation and cause the same to be submitted to a vote of the people for approval or rejection, or may require any law passed by the Legislature (except those laws passed by a two-thirds vote of the members elected to each house of the Legislature) to be submitted to the voters of the State before such law shall take effect. Legislation initiated to allow, limit, or prohibit the taking of wildlife or the season for or method of taking wildlife shall be adopted upon approval of two-thirds of those voting. The legal voters or such fractional part thereof as may be provided by law, of any legal subdivision of the State, under such conditions and in such manner and within such time as may be provided by law, may initiate any desired legislation and cause the same to be submitted to a vote of the people of said legal subdivision for approval or rejection, or may require any law or ordinance passed by the law making body of said legal subdivision to be submitted to the voters thereof before such law or ordinance shall take effect. Section 2. Submittal to electors. The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed amendment to the electors of the state of Utah at the next general election in the manner provided by law. Section 3. Effective date. If approved by the electors of the state, the amendment proposed by this joint resolution shall take effect on January 1, 1999. PROPOSITION 6 on ballot Shall the Utah Constitution he amended lo permit the Legislature lo authorize any state court to adjudicate, review, reconsider, or redetermine any matter decided by the State Tax Commission or by any county board of equalization relating to revenue and taxation, including authorization for application hack to July 1, 1994 under specified circumstances?S..R, 13 Enrolled RESOLUTION ON REVIEW OF TAX COMMISSION CASES 1998 GENERAL SESSION STATE OF UTAH Sponsor: Howard A. Stephenson Representatives: R. Mont Evans Alarik Myrin LeRay McAllister John P. Holmgren L. Steven Poulton Leonard M. Blackham Craig A. Peterson Lane Beattie Millie M. Peterson Blaze D. Wharton Robert C. Steiner Ed Mayne Mike Dmitrich Pete Suazo A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE PROPOSING PROPOS-ING TO AMEND THE UTAH CONSTITUTION; AMENDING THE REVENUE AND TAXATION ARTICLE TO AUTHORIZE A COURT TO ADJUDICATE, REVIEW, RECONSIDER, OR REDETERMINE A MATTER DECIDED BY THE STATE TAX COMMISSION OR BY A COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION EQUALIZA-TION RELATING TO REVENUE AND TAXATION; MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution proposes to change the Utah Constitution as follows: AMENDS: ARTICLE XHI, SECTION 11 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, two-thirds of all members elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof: Section 1. It Is proposed to amend Utah Constitution Article XIII, Section 11, to read: Article XHI, Section 11. Creation of State Tax Commission -Membership -Governor to appoint Terms - Duties - County boards - Duties. ( 1 ) There shall be a State Tax Commission consisting of four members, not more than two of whom shall belong to the same political party. (2) The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the consent of the Senate, for such terms of office as may be provided by law. (3) (a) The State Tax Commission shall administer and supervise the tax laws of the State. (b) It shall assess mines and public utilities and adjust and equalize the valuation and assessment of property among the several counties. (c) It shall have such other powers of original assessment as the Legislature may provide. (d) Under such regulations in such cases and within such limitations as the Legislature may prescribe, it shall review 'proposed bond issues, revise the lax levies of local governmental units, and equalize the assessment and valuation of property within the counties. (4) The duties imposed upon the State Board of Equalization by the Constitution and Laws of this State shall be performed by the State Tax Commission. ' (5) Notwithstanding the powers granted to the State Tax Commission in this Constitution, the Legislature may authorize any court established under Article VIII to adjudicate, review, reconsider, or redetermine any matter decided by the State Tax Commission or by a County Board of Equalization relating to revenue and taxation as provided by statute. (6) In each county of this State there shall be a County Board of Equalization consisting of the Board of County Commissioners of said county. (7) The County Boards of Equalization shall adjust and equalize the valuation and assessment of the real and personal property within their respective counties, subject to such regulation and control by the State Tax Commission as may be prescribed by . law. (8) The State Tax Commission and the County Boards of Equalization shall each have such other powers as may be prescribed by the Legislature. Section 2. Submittal to electors. The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed amendment to the electors of the state of Utah at the next general election in the manner provided by law. Section 3. Effective date. ( 1 ) If approved by the electors of the state, the amendments proposed by this joint resolution take effect on January 1, 1999. (2) Notwithstanding Subsection ( 1 ), the Legislature may apply the amendments proposed by this joint resolution retrospectively to July I, 1994, to a statute authorizing a court to adjudicate, review, reconsider, or redetermine a decision issued by the State Tax Commission or a County Board of Equalization relating to revenue and taxation, for which the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, or a district court has not issued a final unappealable judgment or order, if: (a) the Legislature expressly states that the statute is to be applied retrospectively; and (b) the statute does not enlarge, eliminate, or destroy a vested . right. |
