Utah HB0361 amends election laws to appoint a conflict of interest election officer and establish an Elections Oversight Task Force.

Utah HB0361 amends election laws by appointing a conflict of interest election officer to handle complaints or controversies related to races involving the governor or lieutenant governor. The officer, appointed by the state board of canvassers, cannot be a current elected official or state employee and serves until after the statewide canvass following the election. The bill also establishes the Elections Oversight Task Force, consisting of legislative leaders, the governor, the attorney general, the state auditor, and two county clerks.

Utah HB0361 amends election laws to appoint a conflict of interest election officer and establish an Elections Oversight Task Force.

Utah HB0361 amends election laws by appointing a conflict of interest election officer to handle complaints or controversies related to races involving the governor or lieutenant governor. The officer, appointed by the state board of canvassers, cannot be a current elected official or state employee and serves until after the statewide canvass following the election. The bill also establishes the Elections Oversight Task Force, consisting of legislative leaders, the governor, the attorney general, the state auditor, and two county clerks.