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SB 195UTAHSession 2026State BillSigned into law
Enacted

Utah establishes statewide youth apprenticeship council and authorizes Workforce Pell Grant participation

Original title: Workforce Development

Last action · March 24, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Ann Millner and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

Utah enacts SB 195 to establish the Statewide Youth Apprenticeship Governance Council, authorize participation in the federal , and allow the Department of Workforce Services to share wage data with higher education boards starting May 6, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure restructures state workforce training by aligning K-12 education, higher education, and labor agencies around federally funded Pell grants and coordinated apprenticeship standards, impacting students seeking vocational credentials and participating educational institutions.

Background
  • The Federal Pell Grant program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate and certain postbaccalaureate students. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Students

Students may access federal Workforce Pell Grants for eligible educational programs and participate in coordinated youth apprenticeship opportunities.

Directly affected

Institutions of Higher Education

Higher education institutions must apply to the board for approval of eligible workforce programs and disclose program information to students.

Directly affected

Employers

Employers participate in work-based learning placements and industry alignment efforts coordinated by the new governance council.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Statewide Youth Apprenticeship Governance Council?
The council is created to strengthen collaboration across agencies, create system alignment, and ensure shared accountability for developing and sustaining youth apprenticeship programs in the state.
What data is the Department of Workforce Services required to share under this bill?
The Department of Workforce Services must provide unemployment insurance wage record data to the Utah Board of Higher Education to calculate completion and job placement rates and verify student enrollment and earnings.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

48 actions
  1. Mar 24, 2026Lieutenant Governor's office for filingEnrolled
    Governor Signed
  2. Mar 16, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to Governor
  3. Mar 16, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
  4. Mar 5, 2026Senate
    Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing
  5. Mar 5, 2026Senate Secretary
    Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
  6. Mar 2, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
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  1. Mar 2, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
    Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
  2. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
  3. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  4. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  5. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
  6. Feb 26, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  7. Feb 26, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  8. Feb 25, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  9. Feb 25, 2026House
    House/ committee report favorable
  10. Feb 24, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  11. Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  12. Feb 17, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0195S02
  13. Feb 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  14. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  15. Feb 17, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0195S02
  16. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  17. Feb 17, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 3rd reading
  18. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ substituted
  19. Feb 17, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 3rd reading
  20. Feb 16, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0195S02
  21. Feb 16, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0195S02
  22. Feb 13, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate/ passed 2nd reading
  23. Feb 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ floor amendment
  24. Feb 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ substituted
  25. Feb 13, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd reading
  26. Jan 30, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0195S01
  27. Jan 29, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0195S01
  28. Jan 29, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  29. Jan 29, 2026Senate
    Senate/ committee report favorable
  30. Jan 29, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  31. Jan 28, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for SB0195
  32. Jan 28, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0195S01
  33. Jan 28, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0195S01
  34. Jan 28, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  35. Jan 28, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  36. Jan 28, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for SB0195
  37. Jan 26, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  38. Jan 26, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received bill from Legislative Research
  39. Jan 26, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for SB0195
  40. Jan 26, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for SB0195
  41. Jan 26, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  42. Jan 26, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Ann MillnerSenate · District 5RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Karen PetersonHouse · District 13RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Integration of State Data Systems

The bill mandates cross-agency data sharing between the Department of Workforce Services and the Utah Board of Higher Education specifically to satisfy federal Workforce Pell Grant reporting requirements.

Department of Workforce ServicesUtah Board of Higher Education

Connected Entities

Utah Board of Higher Education, Statewide Youth Apprenticeship Governance Council, Utah Data Research Center and 5 more
OrganizationUtah Board of Higher Education“Authorized to approve eligible workforce programs and enter into interstate agre”Map →
OrganizationStatewide Youth Apprenticeship Governance Council“Newly established council to coordinate youth apprenticeship programs”Map →
OrganizationUtah Data Research Center“Maintains programs to support data collection and analysis among participating s”Map →
OrganizationEducation Interim Committee“Receives required reports from the council and data center”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Workforce Services“Required to provide unemployment insurance wage record data to the board”Map →
PersonAnn Millner“Chief Sponsor in the upper house”Map →
OrganizationEconomic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee“Receives comprehensive action plans and periodic updates”Map →
PersonKaren M. Peterson“House Sponsor”Map →

Sources

Open source document

le.utah.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance75
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  • Controversy15
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz35
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