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Utah Senate overrides governor’s veto to require five-day, nine-hour state service schedule
Summary
The Utah Senate voted 21–6 to override the governor’s veto of House Bill 328, restoring Monday–Friday nine-hour daily operations for executive-branch agencies; debate centered on cost estimates, constitutional questions and effects on state employees.
SALT LAKE CITY — During an override session, the Utah Senate voted 21–6 to override the governor’s veto of House Bill 328, a bill that directs executive-branch state agencies to operate nine-hour days Monday through Friday and gives agency chiefs discretion over locations, hours and staffing.
Sponsor Senator Jenkins explained the bill’s purpose, saying, “House Bill 328 requires state agencies in the executive branch to operate nine hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays,” but noted implementation details — which locations stay open, hours and staffing levels — would be determined by each chief administrative officer.
The vote capped an evening of questions and debate over cost and constitutionality. Senator Dayton asked that “the executive branch has estimated that it will cost $850,000 to switch from the 4 day work week…
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