HB0326S06 | Firearm Safety Incentives

Description
General Description: 

This bill establishes an income tax credit for the purchase of a firearm safety device.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill establishes an income tax credit for the purchase of a firearm safety device.

Bill Details
Year: 
2024
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 01, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Republican - District 26
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Oppose w/ Comment

National PTA has long been an advocate for secure gun storage. While this legislation aims to ensure secure storage of firearms, it is  important to note that the associated $45 million fiscal impact is drawn from the funds allocated for education.

 

 

Utah PTA Resolution: 
Impact on Children: 

The redirection of $45 million from the Income Tax Fund to implement secure storage measures for firearms has the potential to impact educational resources, programs, and the overall quality of education for children

Commission: 
Safety
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations oppose funding mechanisms such as vouchers, tax credits, deductions

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

ACCOUNTABILITY: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiatives.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

EDUCATION. Support an adequately funded public school system by funding an 8% WPU increase over and above growth and inflation; implement policies to increase proficiency levels by improving attendance, reducing class sizes, and supporting teachers; increase academic excellence for all Utah students; and prioritize local control to LEAs and individual schools.