LEGISLATIVE GENERAL COUNSEL H.J.R. 24
6 Approved for Filing: A.V. Arthur 6
6 02-02-24 9:55 AM 6
1 PROPOSAL TO AMEND UTAH CONSTITUTION -
2 LOTTERIES
3 2024 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Chief Sponsor: Kera Birkeland
6 Senate Sponsor: ____________
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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This joint resolution of the Legislature proposes to amend the Utah Constitution related
11 to games of chance.
12 Highlighted Provisions:
13 This resolution proposes to amend the Utah Constitution to:
14 < allow the Legislature to authorize a state-operated lottery.
15 Special Clauses:
16 This resolution directs the lieutenant governor to submit this proposal to voters.
17 This resolution provides a contingent effective date of January 1, 2025 for this proposal.
18 Utah Constitution Sections Affected:
19 AMENDS:
20 ARTICLE VI, SECTION 27
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22 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, two-thirds of all members elected to each
23 of the two houses voting in favor thereof:
24 Section 1. It is proposed to amend Utah Constitution, Article VI, Section 27, to read:
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25 Article VI, Section 27. Games of chance not authorized -- Exception.
26 The Legislature shall not authorize any game of chance, lottery or gift enterprise under
27 any pretense or for any purpose, except that the Legislature may authorize, by statute, a lottery
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28 operated by the State.
29 Section 2. Submittal to voters.
30 The lieutenant governor is directed to submit this proposed amendment to the voters of
31 the state at the next regular general election in the manner provided by law.
32 Section 3. Contingent effective date.
33 If the amendment proposed by this joint resolution is approved by a majority of those
34 voting on it at the next regular general election, the amendment shall take effect on January 1,
35 2025.
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