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Senate approves option to convert sick leave at retirement after debate over fiscal-note treatment
Summary
Senate substitute Bill 138 passed after sponsors said the measure simply gives state employees more options for converting accrued sick leave (cash, 401(k), or insurance purchase) while debate focused on an updated estimated fiscal impact of about $304,000 borne by agencies, not new statewide appropriations.
The Utah Senate on Feb. 9 approved Substitute Senate Bill 138, which expands options for state employees to use converted sick leave at retirement. Under the bill employees could convert accrued sick days into cash, deposit proceeds into retirement accounts such as a 401(k), or use the value to purchase insurance for themselves or a spouse.
Senator Bueller, the sponsor, reported an updated fiscal estimate indicating an…
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