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House narrows retirement pilot to tech and transportation hires after heated debate; measure passes 38-33
Summary
After extended debate and a failed initial vote, the Utah House approved a narrowed pilot allowing select new hires to choose a defined‑contribution plan instead of the traditional pension. Sponsors said the limited pilot targets recruitment needs in tight labor markets; opponents warned of fiscal uncertainty and urged broader study.
The Utah House of Representatives passed a narrowed retirement pilot late Feb. 23, approving second substitute House Bill 3 77 on a 38‑33 vote after an earlier attempt to pass the measure failed.
Representative Dougal, the bill sponsor, said the proposal gives certain new hires an option to elect a defined‑contribution (401(k)) plan instead of the state’s defined‑benefit pension. Dougal framed the change as a targeted recruiting tool for agencies with high turnover and hard‑to‑fill technical positions, arguing “This is an employee choice.”
Opponents pressed for more study and broader…
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