![]() | Fiscal NoteS.B. 229 2026 General Session State Employee Benefits Amendments by Fillmore, Lincoln | ![]() |
| Ongoing | One-time | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net GF/ITF/USF (rev.-exp.) | $(12,570,200) | $(268,700) | $(12,838,900) |
| Revenues | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Commerce Service Account | $0 | $161,400 | $161,400 |
| General Fund | $0 | $(548,700) | $(548,700) |
| Oil and Gas Conservation Account (GFR) | $0 | $33,800 | $33,800 |
| Insurance Department Acct (GFR) | $0 | $53,500 | $53,500 |
| Liquor Control Fund | $0 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| Total Revenues | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Enactment of this legislation could reduce revenue to the General Fund by $548,700 ongoing beginning in FY 2027 as a result of additional costs from the Commerce Service Account ($161,400), Insurance Department Account ($53,500), Liquor Control Fund ($300,000), and the Oil and Gas Conservation Account ($33,800) to fund additional employer 401(k) contributions and increase the paid time off leave cap from 320 to 360 hours. Increased expenditures in each of these funds reduces year-end transfers to the General Fund
| Expenditures | FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 |
| Other Financing Sources | $0 | $6,452,100 | $6,452,100 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue | $0 | $623,600 | $623,600 |
| Dedicated Credits Revenue, One-time | $0 | $22,300 | $0 |
| Commerce Service Account | $0 | $161,400 | $161,400 |
| General Fund | $0 | $12,021,500 | $12,021,500 |
| General Fund, One-time | $250,000 | $18,700 | $0 |
| Oil and Gas Conservation Account (GFR) | $0 | $33,800 | $33,800 |
| Insurance Department Acct (GFR) | $0 | $53,500 | $53,500 |
| Liquor Control Fund | $0 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| Total Expenditures | $250,000 | $19,686,900 | $19,645,900 |
Enactment of this legislation could cost the Department of Government Operations $13,294,000, of which $7,698,000 is from the General Fund and $5,595,700 is from other funds ongoing beginning in FY 2027 to increase the 401(k) match rate for eligible state employees, and $250,000 one-time from the General Fund in FY 2026 for payroll system updates related to the new contribution structure. It could also cost the Department of Government Operations $3,338,000 of which $1,932,900 is from the General Fund and $1,405,100 is from other funds beginning in FY 2027 to increase the paid time off leave cap from 320 to 360 hours. It could also cost the Division of Finance $18,700 one-time from the General Fund in FY 2027 for system updates and testing, and the Office of Enterprise Solutions $22,300 one-time from Dedicated Credits in FY 2027 for modifications to the HR system, of which the agency reports they can absorb $10,500. Finally, it could cost the institutions of higher education a total of $3,014,200 ongoing in FY 2027, of which $2,390,600 is from the General Fund, and $623,600 is from Dedicated Credits to fulfill the increased 401(k) contributions to eligible employees. This legislation could also cost state agencies up to $700,000 ongoing, beginning in FY 2027, from all sources, of which $357,000 is from the General Fund, due to lost or deferred output by state employees.
| FY2026 | FY2027 | FY2028 | |
| Net All Funds (rev-exp) | $(250,000) | $(19,686,900) | $(19,645,900) |
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct, measurable costs for local governments.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not result in direct expenditures from tax or fee changes for Utah residents and businesses.
Enactment of this legislation likely will not change the regulatory burden for Utah residents or businesses.
This bill creates a new program or significantly expands an existing program.
For a list of questions lawmakers might ask to improve accountability for the proposed
program, please see:
https://budget.utah.gov/newprogram

