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Utah's election-related offices would see significant restructuring if this bill takes effect, and its substance remains largely the same as the prior version. Contingent on voters approving a related constitutional amendment, the bill would create a new statewide elected office of secretary of state, with the first officeholder elected in the 2028 general election, and would move most duties currently handled by the lieutenant governor to this new position. These transferred responsibilities include overseeing state elections, managing redistricting-related duties, administering certain municipal matters, keeping and regulating the state's Great Seal, licensing and regulating lobbyists and notaries public, authenticating official documents and the governor's official acts, and maintaining certain state records. Throughout Utah's election and government code, references to the lieutenant governor performing these functions would be replaced with references to the secretary of state, while the lieutenant governor would retain the duties not transferred under this bill.