Initiative & Referendum Institute v. Walker
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
1Opinion of the Court
*1085McCONNELL, Circuit Judge.
The Utah Constitution allows voters to initiate legislation “to be submitted to the people for adoption upon a majority vote of those voting on the legislation.” Utah Const, art. VI, § l(2)(a)(i)(A). Initiatives related to wildlife management, however, are subject to a special standard: “legislation initiated to allow, limit, or prohibit the taking of wildlife or the season for or method of taking wildlife shall be adopted upon approval of two-thirds of those voting.” Id. art. VI, § l(2)(a)(ii). The Plaintiffs, including six wildlife and animal advocacy groups,…
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