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House approves retirement opt-out for rural care centers after Moab testimony
Summary
The House passed SB204 on March 11, 2014, allowing special‑service‑district nursing facilities in rural Utah to opt out of the state retirement system and adopt a 401(k)–style plan; sponsors cited Canyonlands Care Center in Moab’s operating shortfalls. Vote: 68–0.
The Utah House on March 11 approved Senate Bill 204, a measure that lets nursing‑care facilities created under special service districts in rural areas elect an opt‑out from the Utah Retirement System and adopt alternative retirement plans, such as 401(k) contributions.
Representative Mike McKiff, the bill sponsor, said the change is driven by the financial struggles of small rural facilities. He cited Canyonlands Care Center in Moab, saying it “has participated in this…
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