2024 UT Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Utah State Legislature in 2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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House Votes
1. Constitutional Sovereignty Act
Creates a formal process for the state Legislature to block federal laws or orders they believe violate Utah's state sovereignty.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. Ranked-choice Voting Ban
Aimed to repeal the Municipal Alternate Voting Methods Pilot Project, which supports the adoption of ranked-choice voting (RCV) for municipalities.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Precious Metals
Allows the Utah state treasurer to invest up to 10% of funds in specific budget reserve accounts in precious metals, exempting these investments from certain state money management rules.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
4. Foreign-owned Land
Bans certain foreign entities from owning land in Utah, targeting those owned or controlled by the governments of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Woke School Curriculum Ban
Updates Utah's school curriculum requirements by prohibiting public-school employees, including teachers, from endorsing or disparaging any religious, political, or social beliefs, including LGBTQ+ views.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
6. Motion-picture Incentives
Removes the expiration date for certain film incentives focused on rural productions.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 18.5% |
| Republican | 77% |
