UT HJR025

Creates a new constitutional office of Secretary of State as an elected position in Utah's Executive Department, joining the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Auditor, State Treasurer, and Attorney General

Secretary of State would oversee and generally supervise all elections and election-related functions in the state, with the Legislature able to grant election authority to another official when the Secretary of State has a conflict of interest

Candidates must be at least 25 years old, a qualified voter, and a Utah resident for five years preceding the election

First election would occur in 2028 with an initial two-year term; subsequent terms would be four years, aligning with other statewide offices

Requires voter approval at the next general election, with a contingent effective date of January 1, 2027 if approved