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UtahH.B. 3842026 General SessionHouse

Executive Branch Agency Amendments

Sponsored By: Norman K Thurston (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Division of Technology ServicesDepartment of Government OperationsGovernment Operations (State Issues)Division of Finance

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

State payroll rules cover technology employees

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah’s Division of Technology Services is covered by state payroll-service rules. This applies when the division employs someone paid through the central payroll system developed by the Division of Finance. The change extends required payroll services to the division but does not change employee pay or benefits.

Stronger oversight of Utah state finances

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah’s Department of Government Operations oversees the comprehensive state accounting system and payroll services. The finance director checks whether financial controls are designed, put in place, and working effectively, replacing the duty to audit claims. The director can rely on audits, reviews, or monitoring by agency audit teams. State agencies must get the director’s approval before using an accounting system; without approval, the director can stop development, set conditions, or block use. These changes do not directly change household taxes or benefits.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Norman K Thurston

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Evan J. Vickers

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 146 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/27/2026

Senate/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 27 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/26/2026

Senate/ passed 2nd reading

Yes: 18 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/23/2026

Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote • 2/17/2026

House/ passed 3rd reading

Yes: 69 • No: 0

House vote • 2/12/2026

House Comm - Consent Calendar Recommendation

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 2/12/2026

House Comm - Favorable Recommendation

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 2/12/2026

House Comm - Substitute Recommendation

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/24/2026

  2. House/ to Governor

    3/11/2026House

  3. House/ received enrolled bill from Printing

    3/11/2026House

  4. House/ enrolled bill to Printing

    3/5/2026House

  5. Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate

    3/5/2026

  6. Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared

    3/3/2026

  7. Bill Received from House for Enrolling

    3/3/2026

  8. House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling

    2/27/2026House

  9. House/ received from Senate

    2/27/2026House

  10. Senate/ to House

    2/27/2026Senate

  11. Senate/ signed by President/ returned to House

    2/27/2026Senate

  12. Senate/ passed 3rd reading

    2/27/2026Senate

  13. Senate/ 3rd reading

    2/26/2026Senate

  14. Senate/ passed 2nd reading

    2/26/2026Senate

  15. Senate/ 2nd reading

    2/26/2026Senate

  16. Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar

    2/23/2026Senate

  17. Senate/ committee report favorable

    2/23/2026Senate

  18. Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation

    2/23/2026

  19. Senate/ to standing committee

    2/20/2026Senate

  20. Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)

    2/17/2026Senate

  21. Senate/ received from House

    2/17/2026Senate

  22. House/ to Senate

    2/17/2026House

  23. House/ passed 3rd reading

    2/17/2026House

  24. House/ 3rd reading

    2/17/2026House

  25. House/ 2nd reading

    2/12/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    3/5/2026

    PDF

  • Substitute #1

    2/9/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/26/2026

    PDF

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