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As we've explained before, the National Popular Vote interstate compact (NPV) likely violates state constitutional provisions, including those that limit voting to state residents. Utah, however, might make this more explicit.
Rep. Jason Kyle has introduced House Joint Resolution 5, proposing an amendment to the Utah Constitution, with the intent of blocking any future legislature from signing the state on to NPV.
The amendment would need to pass the legislature and be approved by voters to take effect. In a radio interview, Rep. Kyle described how NPV lobbyists "met with a group of legislators and tried to convince us about how it would be a good idea. And we all kind of looked at them and said, This is a terrible idea."
Many state officials have taken strong stands against NPV. Some legislatures have passed resolutions condemning the compact and even promising to sue should other states attempt to put it into effect. Rep. Kyle's measure is even stronger, and another reminder that states have many options to thwart the NPV scheme.