All Roll Calls
Yes: 166 • No: 84
UtahS.B. 2292026 General SessionSenateWALLET
State Employee Benefits Amendments
Sponsored By: Lincoln Fillmore (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Labor and EmploymentDivision of Human Resource ManagementPublic Retirement and InsuranceLegislative OperationsLegislative Employees and CompensationState Officers and EmployeesDivision of FinancePublic Employees Insurance and BenefitsPublic Employees RetirementUtah Retirement Systems (URS)Tier 1 RetirementTier 2 Retirement
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.
Tier II state workers: early retirement deal
Eligible members can retire early with an allowance equal to 2% of final average salary times years of service, with no actuarial cut. You must give up any employer retirement stipend and follow the state’s postretirement reemployment limits. The state, schools, and participating political subdivisions fund their own shares; ongoing costs come from higher contribution rates set by the actuary.
Turn unused leave into retirement savings
When you retire or leave, you can convert unused annual leave or PTO into your Utah State Retirement Board 401(k) or 457 account at your final pay rate, up to IRS limits. If the Legislature funds it for a year, you may also convert up to 20 hours during that year (no more than $250), in whole hours, into those accounts. If you have converted sick leave under state rules, you can use it like leave or to buy continuing state medical and life insurance at your active coverage levels.
Leave trust fund secures payouts
The State Employees’ Leave Trust Fund holds money to pay accrued annual leave II and PTO. Agencies deposit set‑asides and other allowed funds, and the treasurer invests them for the fund. The fund reimburses employers as leave is used and pays out accrued leave at termination. Deposits are irrevocable and protected, and the Division targets a year‑end balance of at least 10% of total leave liability.
What pay counts for Tier II pension
For Tier II members, pensionable pay includes bonuses, cost‑of‑living increases, pay subject to Social Security deductions, allowed salary deferrals, and member contributions. It excludes in‑kind pay, employer‑paid benefits, some temporary pay, and termination payments like accumulated leave, severance, and comp time. Pensionable pay is capped at the federal 401(a)(17) limit.
State workers get new PTO choice
The law creates a paid time off (PTO) program for state agencies. By a change date set no later than July 1, 2027, agencies offer PTO and convert your accrued annual leave to PTO 1:1. You must make a one-time, final choice to stay in legacy leave or move to PTO; if you miss the deadline, you default to PTO. Each agency also sets up a leave bank where coworkers can donate PTO (not sick leave). The law takes effect May 6, 2026.
State workers’ 401(k) match and auto‑enroll
Employer matches depend on your tier. Legacy employees get a 100% match of their biweekly contribution, capped at $26. Tier II employees get a 100% match on the first $26 and a 50% match above that, with a cap equal to the greater of 2% of biweekly pay or $26. Hires on or after July 1, 2023 are auto‑enrolled to contribute the lesser of the employer amount or $26 per pay period; you can opt out or change it. Pre‑July 1, 2023 hires must contribute to get the employer match. All contributions vest right away; withdrawals still follow IRS rules.
Executives now get paid time off
Appointed executives and board or commission executives now have paid time off included in their benefits, aligned with Schedule B state employees.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Lincoln Fillmore
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Norman K Thurston
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ motion to reconsider
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ concurs with House amendment
Yes: 23 • No: 6
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 57 • No: 17
House vote • 3/5/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
House/ failed
Yes: 34 • No: 40
House vote • 3/2/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 7 • No: 3
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ substituted
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 18 • No: 9
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/23/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 19 • No: 9
House vote • 2/11/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 2/11/2026
Senate Comm - Substitute Recommendation
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/24/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/12/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/12/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/6/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/6/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
3/5/2026HouseSenate/ to House
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ concurs with House amendment
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ uncircled
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ circled
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ placed on Concurrence Calendar
3/5/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/5/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ substituted
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ motion to reconsider
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ to Senate
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ failed
3/4/2026HouseHouse/ substituted
3/4/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/12/2026
Substitute #4
3/5/2026
Substitute #3
3/4/2026
Substitute #2
2/24/2026
Substitute #1
2/10/2026
Introduced
1/30/2026
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