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Show Impartial Analysis (continued) 3. Authorize the Legislature to provide for the establishment of addi;.:tin.:l l n-.il government entities I'roposu; t. 1 c.plicitl authorizes the Legislature to provide for the establishment of political subdivisions or other governmental entities, in addition to counties, cities, towns, school districts, and special service districts. It also provides that those political subdivisions or other governmental entities may prov ide services and facilities, exercise powers, and perform functions as provided by statute. 4. Modify county seat and optional forms of county government provisions The Utah Constitution imposes certain conditions on the removal or relocation of a county seat. Proposition 1 replaces the removal and relocation language with language relating to anv effort to "move" a county seat, while preserving the two-thirds vote requirement presently in the constitution. This proposition also gives the Legislature greater flexibility in providing for optional forms of county government. The adoption of an optional form of government by a county would continue to require county voter approval. 5. Provide for municipal dissolution The Utah Constitution requires the Legislature to provide for the incorporation, organization, and classification of cities and towns. Proposition 1 also requires the Legislature to provide for their dissolution. 6. Clarify election provisions The Utah Constitution states that all general elections shall be held in November. Proposition 1 confirms current practice and clarifies that general elections are held in November of even-numbered years. The Utah Constitution provides that legislation initiated by the people is to be submitted to a vote of the people for approval or rejection. Proposition 1 clarifies that, except for an initiative on w ildlife, the vote required to pass legislation initiated by the people is "a majority vote of those voting on the legislation." An initiative on wildlife w ould continue to require a vote of two-thirds of those voting to pass. 7. Modify the exclusive uses of specified highway revenues The Utah Constitution requires proceed from the imposition of any license tax, registration tee, driver education tax, or other charge related to the operation of a motor vehicle and the proceeds from the imposition of an excise tax on gasoline to be used exclusively for specific highway purposes stated in the constitution, including the construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of roads. Proposition 1 provides that those highway purposes include the repayment of debt incurred for the construction, improvement, repair, and maintenance of roads. Proposition 1 also eliminates "tourists and publicity expense" as one of the highway purposes for w hich the proceeds must be used. 8. Repeal redundant or obsolete language Proposition 1 repeals language in the Utah Constitution that is redundant or obsolete. For example, it eliminates one of two almost identical provisions prohibiting the imposition of a property qualification on a person in order to vote or hold office. In addition, .Proposition 1 deletes language in the Utah Constitution recognizing school districts as legal subdivisions of counties. School districts are now widely acknowledged to be political subdivisions of the state. Statutory provisions effective on passage of Proposition 1 If Proposition 1 passes, H.B. 58, Local Government Amendments, 2000 General Session, will become law on January 1, 2001 . This bill adds - consolidated 911 and emergency dispatch - to the list of services that a special service district may provide. Effective date Proposition 1 takes effect January 1, 2001. Fiscal impact Proposition 1 has no fiscal impact. '32 |