In March 2018 the Legislature amended Utah Code 17-52a making it easier for citizens to consider changing their county’s form of government. A study committee is required to analyze four forms of government, and recommend which form and what options best suit their county. The committee’s recommendation is then placed on the ballot for voters to give an up or down vote.
Residents in Wayne County petitioned to create a study committee and the resulting proposition was on the 2018 ballot. This proposal for a study committee was rejected by county voters.
At first blush, this may seem typical of how propositions fail.