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Backers of Utah's "Initiative on Initiatives" face an uphill battle to bring power to the people.
While the Utah Constitution gives citizens the right to make laws, that normally happens only when their representatives ignore them.
Hit: Watching the Watchers It may be nonsensical, but good on them for trying. The lieutenant governor rejected what was to be called the "Initiative on Initiatives." The idea was simple—to stick it to the Legislature. Well, not exactly, but proponents did want the Legislature to pay attention.
While the Utah Constitution gives citizens the right to make laws, that normally happens only when their representatives ignore them. Initiatives are a last-ditch effort. But every time an initiative succeeds, lawmakers rush to revise or repeal it.
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