Recognize retirement security concern facing American workers and urge improvement.
This is a procedural resolution (SC 531), not a law with new requirements. It recognizes that many American workers, including state employees, face retirement security challenges - citing data showing 80% of households aged 60+ were financially struggling or at risk in 2020 - and urges federal and state leaders to address the issue. The resolution specifically encourages employers and retirement systems to promote lifetime income solutions and financial education, but it does not create new programs, funding, or mandates. It serves as a symbolic statement to raise awareness and prompt action by other entities.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action Mar 20, 2026
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The only changes between the As Introduced and As Adopted by Senate versions of SC 531 are procedural: the version label was updated to reflect that the Senate adopted the resolution. No substantive language in the body of the concurrent resolution was altered.
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Version label changed from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by Senate' and a parenthetical '(As Adopted by Senate)' was added after the resolution number line, reflecting the bill's procedural status change.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2026
How they voted
47–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 52
Mar 13, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican34
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Walter Michel
RRepublican
Co
Hillman Frazier
DDemocratic
Co
Joseph Thomas
DDemocratic
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