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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Session
Bill Summary
General Description: This bill adjusts the governor's salary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the law regarding the compensation of Utah's governor by changing how the governor's salary is determined. Previously, the Legislature set the governor's salary annually through an appropriations act, which is a law that allocates money for specific government spending. Now, the governor's salary will be equal to the salary of the chief justice of the Supreme Court, plus any additional compensation the chief justice receives. The bill also specifies that other constitutional officers, such as the lieutenant governor, attorney general, state auditor, and state treasurer, will have their salaries set as a percentage of the governor's salary, and it outlines various benefits provided to these officials, including vehicles, housing, staff, and insurance. This bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling (on 03/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0235.html |
| Fiscal Note SB0235S01 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/SB0235S01.fn.pdf |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0235S01.pdf |
| House Committee Report SB0235 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/SB0235H02.pdf |
| Comparison to Original Bill | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/CP%20SB0235%20To%20SB0235S01.pdf |
| House Committee Report SB0235 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/SB0235H01.pdf |
| Senate Committee Report SB0235 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/comreport/SB0235S02.pdf |
| Fiscal Note SB0235 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/SB0235.fn.pdf |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0235.pdf |
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