Utah Court Permanently Voids Amendment A

A Utah district court has permanently voided Constitutional Amendment A from the November 2024 ballot due to a failure to meet the publication requirements of the Utah Constitution. The amendment aimed to repurpose income tax revenue, traditionally earmarked for education, to broader state needs and eliminate the state sales tax on food. Critics, including the Utah Education Association, argued that the amendment's language was misleading and would divert funds from public education to private interests. This ruling follows a similar decision on Amendment D, reinforcing the requirement for proposed amendments to be published in newspapers statewide. The decision has been hailed as a victory for education advocates and criticized by legislative leaders as a missed opportunity for voter input. Despite appearing on the ballot, votes for Amendment A will not be counted.