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Senate passes judges' retirement benefit bill after failed amendment to restore three‑year averaging
Summary
Senate Bill 64, which changes retirement benefit calculations for judges (moving to a two‑year average), passed after a floor amendment to retain a three‑year average failed; proponents said the change helps recruit experienced judges and the bill uses court-fee revenue, not general funds.
Senate Bill 64, a measure to modify judges’ retirement benefits, passed the Utah Senate after an extended floor debate over whether retirement benefits for judges should be calculated on a two‑year rolling average rather than the three‑year average used for most other state employees.
Senator Cornaby, describing the bill as a governor‑backed proposal, said the changes…
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