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Senate amends and approves changes to State Board of Education compensation
Summary
The Senate amended and passed SB 114 to adjust compensation for State Board of Education members, adopting an amendment to increase per‑diem/annual amounts and instructing sponsors to review fiscal impacts with the House.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate amended and approved Senate Bill 114, which changes how the State Board of Education’s members are compensated and directs the executive compensation board to review and recommend changes to the legislature.
Senator Osman moved to uncircle SB 114 and Senator Stevenson offered an amendment that adjusted annual and per‑diem amounts tied to state school board attendance and subcommittee duties. Senator Jenkins asked whether the change would affect the fiscal note; sponsors said fiscal analysts would prepare updated estimates if the amendment passes.
Senator Osman described the amendment as "friendly" and said the change is intended to ensure service on the state school board is not a financial hardship. Senator Stevenson said the goal was to make board service accessible and not only available to those with means.
After adopting the amendment by voice vote, the Senate read the bill three times and passed the bill as amended on a roll call (24 "yay" votes, 0 "nay" votes, 5 absent). Sponsors said they will coordinate with House members to reconcile the fiscal impact as the bill moves forward.
What happens next: The bill will be transmitted to the House for consideration; sponsors plan follow‑up with fiscal analysts to clarify cost estimates and implementation mechanics.
Sources: Floor debate and roll‑call in the Senate session transcript, including remarks by Senator Stevenson and Senator Osman.
