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Show Thursday, October 9. 1980 Uintah Basin Standard COUNTIES, CONSTITUTION OF UTAH, TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST WORK RELEASE TYPE PROGRAMS, RESTITUTION PROGRAMS, AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR PRISONERS, AND TO REMOVE PROHIBITION AGAINST WOMEN WORKING IN UNDERGROUND MINES. CITIES, TOWNS, AND THE LEGISLATURE TO ExSuDE CERTAIN PUBLICLY-OWNEPROPERTY LOCATED OUTSIDE ITO GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES FROM EXEMPTION FROM See. 4. A11 metalliferous mines or mining claims; both placer and rock In place, shall be assessed as the Legislature shaU provide; provided, 1M. the basis and multiple now used In determining the value of metalliferous mines for taxation purposes and the additional assessed value of $5.00 per TAXATION: CLARIFYING THE EXEMPTION acre thereof shall not be changed before January 1, 1935, nor thereafter FOR CERTAIN RIGHTO AND until otherwise provided by law. AH other mines or mining claims and PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION OF other valuable mineral deposits, Including lands containing coal or PROPERTY USED FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE hydrocarbons and all machinery used in mining and all property or surface improvements upon or appurtenant to mines or mining claims, THE and the value of any surface use made of mining claims, or mining property for other than mining purposes, shall be assessed as other tangible property. ALLOWING -- D WATER-RELATE- PROPErS D aSSSi $5?iSS? pgrWJ TNMg jMrAENri,B?EiSN2E - Sec. 5. The Legislature shall not Impose taxes for the purpose of any vest In county, city, town or other municipal corporation, but may, the corporate authorities thereof, respectively, the power to assess and collect taxes for all purposes of such corporation. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Constitution, political subdivisions may share their tax and other revenues with other political ' subdivisions. WHERE THE AY PROVIDE A REIMBURSEMENT TO POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE FOR REDUCED PROPERTY TAX REVENUES; REMOVING TAX PROVISIONS FROM THE LEGISLATIVE iSnCIJE AND by-la- w, LANGUAGE; REMOVING THE STATO SUPPORT OF- - THE MINIMUM SCHOOL Sec. 6. An accurate statement of the receipts and expenditures public moneys, shall be published annually in Legislature may provide. MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE ORGANIZATION OF THIS ARTICLE; SUBSTITUTING THIS LUTIONFOR THREE RESOLUTIONS PASSED AT THE GENERAL SESSION OF THE 43RD LEGISLATURE: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PROGRAM; than 76 of the State's portion of tho revenue necessary to finance the operation and maintenanoo of such minimum school program shall be raised by a state property tax levy and the remainder thereof shall from other State sources, The Legislature shall determine by law the method of allocation of the State's contribution to the various school districts. of aU be-rolse- d Section 1, It is proposed to 'amend Article XIII of the Constitution of the State of Utah to read: Sec. tangible property In the state, not exempt under the laws of the United States, or under this Constitution, shall be taxed at a uniform and equal rate in proportion to its value, to be ascertained as provided by The employment of women, orof 1 children under the age of fourteen years, in underground mines. (2) The Involuntary contracting of convict labor. (3f-Th- labor of convicts outside prison grounds, eseept in public works e under the direct control of the State. such appropriation or expenditure, unless the Legislature making such appropriation, shall provide for levying a sufficient tax, not exceeding the rates allowed In section seven of this article, to pay such appropriation or expenditure within such fiscal year. This provision shall not apply to appropriations or expenditures to suppress insurrections, defend the State, or assist in defending the United States in time of war. (2) The following are property tax exemptions: (a) The property of the state, eounties, eitiesi towns, school districts, municipal corporations and public libraries lots with the buildings ttewiMedduslvely for either religious worship or charitable corporations or persons in this State, or doing business The property of counties, cities, towns, special districts, and aU other political subdivisions of the state, except that to the extent and m the manner provided by the Legislature the property of a county, city, town, special district, or oUier political subdivision of the state located outside of its geographic boundaries may be subject to the ad valorem property tax; (b)- other e subject to taxation for State, County, School, Municipal or purposes, cm the real and personal property owned or used by them of the authority levying the tax. 1 The political and commercial control of employees. Section 2. The Secretary of State 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. This will appear on thq ballot summarized as follows: PROPOSITION NO. 4 COMPENSATION OF LEGISLATORS Shall Article VI, Section of the State Constitution be amended to compensate members of the legislature $41 per day (while actually la session), and reimburse expenses of up to $40 per day and mileage as provided by law. AGAINSTD FORD COMPLETE TEXT OF COMPENSATION OF LEGISLATORS 1989 BUDGET SESSION A law. Constitution of 3, (1) Sec. 8. The making of profit out of public moneys or using the same for any purpose not authorized by law, by any public officer, shall be deemed a felony, and shall be punished as provided by law, but part of such punishment shall be disqualification to hold public office. Sec. 1. The fiscal year shall begin on the first day of January, unless changed by the Legislature. of all two-thir- Sec. 3. The Legislature shall prohibit: jn TNot-mo- re two-thir- Section 1. It Is proposed to amend Article XVI, Sec. Utah, to read: four-tenth- s RESOLUTION. Be It resolved by the Legislature of the State of Utah, mem ibers elected to each of the two houses voting in favor thereof : it resolved bv the Legislature of the State of Utah, members elected to each of two houses voting in favor f Be Sec. 7. The rate of taxation on tangible property shall not exceed on each mills for general State purposes, dollar of valuation, two and and such additional levy as the Legislature may provide for the State's share of the support of a portion of the public school system as defined in Article X, Section 2 of this Constitution, such portion consisting only of kindergarten schools, common schools and high schools. The State shall of the total oost of operation and contribute- - not more than maintenance of a minimum school program in the State as such program shall from time to time bo determined upon by the Loglolaturo, THIS RESOLUTION PROPOSES TO AMEND ARTICLE XIII, SECTIONS 7 AND 12 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF Vfc AH; REPEALS ARTICLE VI, SECTION 23, OF THE THE stATE OF UTAH; AND REPEALS AND ' N0S- - 23 2s AND 31 PASSED BY THE GENERAL SESSION .OF THE 43RD LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF UTAH AND REPLACES THEM WITH THIS 2 (1) All of the 19 JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BUDGET SESSION OF THE 43RD LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF UTAH PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE VI, SECTION 8, CONSTITUTION OF UTAH; THAT LEGISLATIVE SALARIES SHALL BE PROVIDING ADJUSTED TO $40 PER DIEM AND EXPENSES UP TO $40 PER DIEM AS PROVIDED BY LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. of all Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Utah, members elected to each of the two bouses voting in tavor thereof : two-thir- Section 1. It is proposed to amend Article VI, Section 9 of the Constitution of Utah, to read: Sen. 9. The members of the Legislature shall receive compensation of There shall be a State Tax Commission consisting of four f2frl $40 per diem while actually in session, expenses of jtfrlup to$40per members, not more than two of whom shall belong to the same political diem while actually in session, and mileage as provided by law; provided (c) Property owned by a nonprofit entity which is used for religious, party. The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the that such compensation shall commence July 1, 19&T f ' charitable, hospital, educational, employee representation, or welfare Governor, by and with the consent of the Senate, for such terms of office as provided bytewT? purposes; may be provided by law. The State Tax Commission shall administer and Section 2. The secretary of state is directed to submit this supervise the tax laws of the State. It shall assess mines and public utilities Places of burial not held or used for private or corporate benefit 7 and adjust and equalize the valuation and assessment of property among amendment to the electors of the State of Utah at the next gener rot from taxation. 1: and the several counties. It shall have such other powers of original in the manner provided by law. assessment as the Legislature may provide. Under such regulations in (e) Livestock held in the state. such cases and within such limitations as the Legislature may prescribe, it Section 3. If approved by the electors of this state, this amendment shall shall review proposed bond issues, revise the tax levies of local take effect January 1, 1981. in Utah on January 1, m., which governmental units, and equalize the assessment and valuation of and which is shipped to final destination property within the counties. The duties imposed upon the State Board of lsheld for sale or pi outside this state witthin twelve months may be deemed by law to have Equalization by the Constitution and Laws of this State shall be performed acquired no situs in Utah for purposes of ad valorem property taxation and by the State Tax Commission. may be exempted by law from such taxation, whether manufactured, In each county of this State, there shall be a County Board of processed or produced or otherwise originating within or without the state. ELIMINATION OF STATE SALES TAX ON FOOD Equalization consisting of the Board of County Commissioners of said held on January 1, m., (g) Tangible personal property present in Utah county. The County Boards of Equalization shall adjust. and equalize the... for sale in the ordinary course of business and which constitutes the1 valuation and assessment of the real and personal property within heir ...Shall Jthe 4 .state. sales tax on food.be eliminated except on food, inventory of any retailer. ar wholesaler or manufacturer of farmer respective counties subject to such regulation and control by the SthteTax prepared foe Immediate consumption on or off the premises of the retailer t livestock ralnor may be deemed for purposes of ad valorem property commission as may beprescribed by law. The State Tax commission and and on food sold through a vending machine at a price in excess of fifteen the County Boards of Equalization shall cents, while retaining the present county, city and town local option to tax the sale of food? may be prescribed by the Legislature. (h) Water rights, ditches, canals, reservoirs, power plants, pumping AGAINSTD FORD Sec. 12. (1) Nothing in this Constitution shall be construed to prevent the plants, transmission lines, pipes and flumes owned and used by Individuals or corporations for irrigating land within the state owned by such Legislature from providing a stamp tax or a tax based on income, Individuals or corporations; or the Individual members thereof, shall net occupation, licenses, ee franchises, or other tax provided bv law. The taxed Belong as be exempted from taxation to the extent Legislature may provide for deductions, exemptions, or offsets on any tax COMPLETE TEXT OF based upon Income, occupation, licenses, franchises, or other tax as that they shaU be owned and used exclusively for such purposes. ELIMINATION OF THE STATE SALES TAX ON FOOD provided by law pursuant to this section. . AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ELIMINATION OF THE STATE SALES TAX ill Power plants, power transmission lines and otherof property 2. Notwithstanding any provision of thlg Constitutlon, the Legist ature. ln ON FOOD; RELATING TO REVENUE AND TAXATION; AND generating and delivering electrical power, a portion which is PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AMENDING SECTIONS furnishing power for pumping water for irrigation purposes on lands in the any 'law imposim income taxes, may define the amount on. in respect to7 State of Utah, may be exempted from taxation to the extent that such or by which the taxes are imposed or measured, bv reference to anv AND UTAH CODE ANNOTATED 1953, AS IEsTSE as the same may be or become AMENDED THROUGH THE LAWS OF UTAH 1977. property is used for such purposes. These exemptions shaU accrue to the provision of the laws of the benefit of the users of water so pumped under such regulations as the effective at any time or from time to time and may prescribe exemptions or modifications to any such provision. Be It Enacted By The Legislature Of The State Of Utah; Legislature may prescribe. See. 11. INITIATIVE rr: PROPOSAL A . , 59-15-- 2, (U The taxes of times and in such manner as may r may be remitted or abated at such provided by law. The Legislature may provide by law for the exemption from taxation it abatement of taxes, in whole or In part of homest homesteads and , 909 ?t not to cxeeed furniture,furnishings, I exclusively by the owner thereof at his place of abode a home- - for-- himself and family. The Legislature may provide by law for reimbursement from general state revenues to any political subdivision whose property tax revenues are reduced because of an exemption, abatement. or other general law relating to primary residences or tangible personal property . QQ $9-- - 02 Property not to oxcood $3,000 In valuot 1 owned by disabled persons who served in any war in the military service of the United States or of the state of Utah, and by the unmarried widows and minor orphans of such disabled persons or of persons who whUe serving in the military service of the United States or the state of Utah were killed in action or died as a result of such service may be exempted as the Legislature may provide. - 3. AU revenue received from taxes on income or from taxes on intangible property shall be allocated to the support of the public school system as Helmed in Article X. Sec. 2 of this Constitution. Section 59-15- -4 1. 6, Section 59-15-- Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended through the laws of Utah 1977, is amended by adding the foUowing sentence to Utah Code subsection (A), the sale of food as defined in section Annotated, shall not be subject to the tax by the State of Utan; however, Sec. 13. The proceeds from the imposition of any license tax, registration food may be subject to taxation pursuant to Title 11. Chapter 9 and Chapter fee, driver education tax, or other charge related to the operation of any 20, Utah Code Annotated 1953 as amended. motor vehicle upon any public highway in this state, and the proceeds from Utan code Annotated 1953, as amended through Section 2. Section the imposition of any excise tax mi gasoline or other liquid motor fuel used the laws of Utah 1977, is amended by adding the following subsection: me. for propelling such vehicles, except for statutory refunds and adjustments term food" means all food for human consumptlonwhichls eligible hF allowed thereunder and for costs of collection and administration, shall be purchase with food coupons issued by the United States Department o! used exclusively for highway purposes as follows : Agriculture under regulations in effect on January 1. 1S77. regardless of whether the retailer from whom the food is purchased or the purchaser (1) The construction, improvement, repair and maintenance of city participates in the food stamp program. As used in this section, the term streets, county roads, and Kate highways, including but not restricted to rTood"aoes not mean food normally prepared for Immediate consumption on or off the premises of the retailer, nor does it Include food sold through a payment for property taken for or administrative costs necessarily vending machine, except as otherwise provided in Section 2. 59-15--2, 59-lS-- (2) The administration of a driver education program. Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended through Section 3. Section the laws of Utah 1977, is amended by adding between the first and second paragraph thereof the foUowing paragraph: The sale of food as defined in Section Utah Code Annotated, shall be exempt from taxation under this act by the State of Utah; however, food may be subject to taxation pursuant to Title 11. Chapter 9, and Chapter 20. Utah Code Annotated 1953 as amended? 59-15-- 6, (3) The enforcement of state motor vehicle and traffic laws. 2. ( 4 ) Tourists and publicity expense in any single biennium not in excess (m) Intangible property may be exempted from taxation as property or ' it may be taxed as property in such manner and to such extent as the the lesser of the following: Legislature may provide, but if taxed as property the income therefrom shall ivcmuia on each dollar of valuation?! (a) .5 per cent of the total biennial revenues from motor fuel taxes, or (3) The Legislature shaU provide by law for an annual tax sufficient, with other sources of revenue, to defray the estimated ordinary expenses of the state for each fiscal year. For the purpose of paying the state debt, if any there be, the Legislature shaU provide for levying a tax annually, Miffjffipnt to pay the annual Interest and to pay the principal of such debt, within twenty years from the final passage of the law creating the debt. (b) an amount equal to the Section 2. Article VI, Sec. 1959-196- 1 23, of biennium. the Constitution of Utah is repealed. of Section 4. This Annotated 1953. act shall take effect pursuant to Section INITIATIVE 20-11- -5 PROPOSAL Utah Code B Section 3. H.J.R. No. 23, H.J.R. No. 25, and H.J.R. No. 31 passed by the general session of the 43rd legislature of the State of Utah are repealed and TAX LIMITATION ACT Sec. 3. (12 The Legislature shaU provide by law a uniform and equal rate withdrawn in their entireties from the next general elections, and the state in the aU on of assessment and taxation! tangible property secretary of state is directed in lieu thereof to submit the proposed ntvnrHing to its value in money raadJ.The Legislature shaU prescribe by amendment provided for by this Joint resolution to the electors of the State Should a law be adopted which would of Utah at the next general election in the manner provided by law. of market value; establish 1977 1. Limit taxes on real property to 1 Section 4. If approved by the electors of the state, the amendment county assessors valuation as market value, except appraised value shaU tcrmliw the manner and extent of proposed by tills Joint resolution shaU take effect on January 1, 1981. be the market value of property purchased, constructed er transferred lock and livestock being fed for slaughter to be used after 1977; Umit annual Inflationary Increases in market value to for human consumption. vote of legislature to increase Kate taxes; prohibit 2. Require This will appear on the baUot summarized as follows : or transaction taxes on real property. as the sales new ad for valorem, used may, Legislature agricultural purposes (2) use without to for value its assessed agricultural be according prescribes, s vote of 3 other purposes. Intangit 3. Authorise counties, cities and special districts with igard to the value it may hove for u mav betaued hi on real taxes to " rmPAtw property. ft"1 except electors impose special 1 MlolBhira may -- r LABOR ARTICLE REVISION " provide. Provided thab AGAINSTD FORD' bo taxed os property the rate thereof ahaU net exceed ShaU Article XVI, Section 3 of the State Constitution be amended to of valuation. Whew exempted from taxation as jlar i faimi rhi.11 he tnvit imUw nnv fan, hnrf- - remove the prohibition against the legislature establishing work release t'avablg Inf?""" Uie Kate of Utah as property, the Income programs outside prison grounds for Inmates, and to remove the THE COMPLETE TEXT OF Jor prohibition of the employment of women In underground mineu. therefrom shaU not also be taxed. The- - Legislature may provide T1 TAX LIMITATION ACT " p lirdurilTmiT. rxrmrtirmn nirV" h"11 rate shall maximum but the AGAINSTD FORD ffreduntad pimiftnsl Imrirr AN ACT LIMITING AD VALOREM ON REAL PROPERTY TO 1 OF rata baaed uonw Income ,nnnm Kn "f mrt trrnnml t1" PREVIOUSLY VALUE EXCEPT TO PAY INDEBTEDNESS n,"ft-T- k, COMPLETE TEXT OF four pmrnf "f fn'l r od tavss ESTABLISHING 1977 ASSESSED VOTERS. BY APPROVED " intimffihto property. PRISONER WORK RELEASE AMENDMENT natffd ?" f'tr VALUE OF PROPERTY FOR TAX PURPOSES. LIMITING 1979 shaU be offeetivc until January 1, 1987, and thereafter until changed by law ANNUAL INCREASES IN VALUE. PROVIDING FOR u th SESSION GENERAL by a rote of the mnjfirity irf th REASSESSMENT AFTER SALE, TRANSFER. OR AU revenue received from taxes on income er from taxes on Legislature! CONSTRUCTION, REQUIRING 23 VOTE OF LEGISLATURE TO mahnnl ih A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE 43RD LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE nhnll bn allmltii it ttwi "IT" ENACT ANY CHANGE IN STATE TAXES DESIGNED TO SEC. 3, OF UTAH PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE XVI, t Article XJ 2. two-thir- . PROPOSITION NO. muytnTFtr' " i" "f aiJa kn" fm two-third- |