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2026 floor votes

S.B. 85: Excellence in Education and Leadership Supplement Modifications

2 recorded floor votes in the 2026 General Session. The bill's official page has its text, sponsors, committee votes and full history.

About this bill

Did not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026. This bill amends the Excellence in Education and Leadership Supplement to expand access to the performance-based teacher award program.

  • Broadens statewide eligibility for the performance-based teacher award program
  • Provides a process for teachers employed in non-participating local education agencies to be considered for an award
  • Makes conforming changes

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor Lincoln Fillmore

Utah Senate, February 20, 2026

2nd Reading, Passage on Second · 1st Sub. SB 85
Result as recorded: Passed, Ayes 15 Nays 10 Abs 4
Official record

Yes (15)

15 Republican

No (10)

3 Republican, 1 Forward, 6 Democratic

Absent or not voting (4)

4 Republican

Utah Senate, February 26, 2026

3rd Reading, Final Passage · 1st Sub. SB 85
Result as recorded: Passed, Ayes 17 Nays 11 Abs 1
Official record

Yes (17)

17 Republican

No (11)

4 Republican, 1 Forward, 6 Democratic

Absent or not voting (1)

1 Republican

Votes are listed as the Utah Legislature's floor vote records show them. Names are matched to today's roster, so members who have since left the Legislature aren't in the lists; the totals are the record's own. Committee votes and voice votes aren't included.