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Senate circles bill to restore five-day state workweek after lengthy debate (HB328)
Summary
Senators debated House Bill 328, which would require state agencies to provide services five days a week, including legal and employee-impact concerns; the Senate voted to —circle— the bill for further study rather than vote on final passage.
The Utah State Senate on May 6 took up House Bill 328, legislation to restore a five-day workweek for state agencies and require critical agencies to be open Monday through Friday. Sponsor Sen. Jenkins said the bill "doesn't demand" a return to a 5-day schedule for every employee but would require agencies to provide access to services five days a week.
Debate centered on two lines of concern. Supporters said taxpayers deserve…
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