Legislative Bills

HB0086S03 | Parenting Plan Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses modification of a parenting plan.

Highlighted Provisions:

Require an educational course before modifying a parenting plan agreed on in a divorce. This course could be waived by the court.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0086S03

Year:

2022

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 04, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2007-1 | Parenting (retired)

Impact on Children:

The required education course would help parents consider the needs of a child of divorced parents. As a child advocacy group, we support legislation that helps protect children and considers their needs in time of adjustment.

Commission:

Family Life

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA recognizes the importance of parental roles and encourages parental involvement in all aspects of their children’s lives;

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

Support increased education and awareness campaigns to share evidence-based mental health knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders to students, families, and communities; and, provide early intervention and prevention programs; and, help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

HB0087S01 | Safe Storage of Firearms Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill relates to firearm storage.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0087S01

Year:

2019

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 14, 2019

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Utah PTA Resolution:

SAF 1995-1 | Firearms Responsibility / Injury Prevention

Impact on Children:

The first object of PTA is 'to promote the welfare of children', and the second leading cause of death of children and adolescents in Utah are firearm related; and many children and adolescents have ready access to firearms in the home;

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA work with state and other agencies to educate parents and children of the potential dangers of firearms if handled inappropriately or stored in a way that allows children easy access to these firearms.

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

National PTA Public Policy: PROTECT YOUTH, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES FROM GUN AND OTHER VIOLENCE An estimated 46 million American children will be affected by violence, crime, abuse or psychological trauma every year. Congress must: Promote education initiatives that raise public awareness of firearm safety and gun violence prevention strategies, including safe gun storage programs

HB0087S01 | Youth Sport Safety Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses cardiac safety for participants in school athletic activities and organized youth sporting events.

Highlighted Provisions:

16          ▸     requires the board to publish the training and informational materials online;
17          ▸     requires a school coach to annually participate in the training;
18          ▸     allows a school to hold an informational meeting regarding warning signs of sudden
19     cardiac arrest before the beginning of an athletic season;
20          ▸     requires a student who participates in a school athletic activity and the student's
21     parent or guardian to sign an acknowledgment of receipt of information on the
22     warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest;
23          ▸     requires a coach and certain other individuals to remove a student from participation
24     in a school athletic activity if the student shows certain symptoms and limits the
25     liability of the coach or other individual for certain action or inaction;
26          ▸     requires a student who is removed from participation in a school athletic activity to
27     be evaluated by a physician before returning to participation;

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0087S01

Year:

2023

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 03, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

HEA 1996-1 | School Health and First Aid Preparedness

Impact on Children:

To further the health of student athletes by increasing the awareness of sudden cardiac arrest in the school community and training in coaches.

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA work with school districts and local schools to encourage first aid training and use of universal precautions for all school personnel;

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
That National PTA and its constituent associations support the development and implementation of a practiced plan at each public school to summon help, perform CPR and use AEDs to save lives;

HB0088S01 | School Water Testing Requirements

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses water quality for schools.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0088S01

Year:

2020

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 12, 2020

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

$2,000,000

This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2021: to the State Board of Education - State Administrative Office, as a one-time appropriation: from the Education Fund, One-time, $2,000,000.

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Local Issue

This would be an unfunded mandate.

Impact on Children:

Children drink more fluids per pound of body weight than adults and their bodies are more susceptible to contaminants and disease. Clean water is essential to the health of children. Water can become polluted in many ways including in place of learning.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

National PTA Resolution on Lead Poisoning Prevention

Resolved, That the National PTA and its constituent associations advocate for lead testing and the remediation of lead contaminated soils and water; The National PTA, recognizes the importance of safe drinking water to the health of all children.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.

Links

National PTA Resolution on Lead Poisioning Prevention

Utah Public Policy

HB0090 | Child Abuse Reporting Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill modifies provisions relating to reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0090

Year:

2020

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 12, 2020

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2009-2 | Child Abuse and Neglect

Impact on Children:

Child abuse and neglect constitute a grave health, emotional, and social problem, and children must be protected from all forms of abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation;

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Utah PTA Resolution:
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations advocate for adequate laws to protect children in all areas of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation.

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

General Principles for Consideration of Proposed Legislation:

Equal justice, privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities in every phase of life for all children and youth, while recognizing that each child is unique with individual needs and talents.

High standards for those who work in all areas concerned with children and youth.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.

HB0092 | Voting Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill modifies provisions relating to mailed ballots.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill provides that, subject to certain exceptions, an election officer is only required to send ballots by mail to active voters who request, in a voter registration form or another written document, to receive ballots for all future elections by mail; modifies the voter registration form to permit a voter to make the request described in the preceding paragraph; requires a county clerk to, subject to certain exceptions, notify active voters of the requirement to request to receive ballots by mail; and provide active voters with a form to make the request; permits a voter to request to stop receiving ballots by mail;

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0092

Year:

2024

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose

Utah PTA Resolution:

COM 2017-1 | Partisan Politics and Redistricting

Impact on Children:

Mail-in voting is a way to allow those who would not otherwise be able to vote the opportunity to do so. Those who are not able to participate in in-person voting due to physical constraints have the opportunity to vote with mail-in voting, thus allowing more inclusive and representative voting. This allows a greater number of people to be involved in the voting process. Utah PTA supports programs and policies that promote constructive civic engagement and citizenship.

Commission:

Individual Development

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations urge the Utah Legislature to bring the government closer to all Utahns by supporting legislation that protects each voter’s right to be heard in an election without partisan politics controlling the election process,

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT: Support programs and policies that promote constructive civic engagement and citizenship, positive character development, and strengthen individual students.

HB0093S02 | Youth Suicide Prevention Programs Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill amends provisions related to the purposes for youth suicide prevention programs.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill:
▸ amends provisions related to the purposes for youth suicide prevention programs;
▸ requires school districts and charter schools to ensure coordination between youth
suicide prevention programs and certain other prevention programs;
▸ repeals a separate program to consolidate funding and effort into one
comprehensive suicide prevention program

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0093S02

Year:

2021

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 16, 2021

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

HEA 2019-2 | Youth Suicide Prevention

Impact on Children:

Passage of this bill will better link the efforts of suicide prevention and other prevention programs, i.e. bullying, cyber-bullying, underage drinking of alcohol, and substance abuse.

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

"That Utah PTA and its constituent associations support evidence-based suicide prevention programs focused on improving mental health including, but not limited to, teaching students, teachers, and parents mindfulness skills, coping skills, decision making skills, and helping them to build connections and improve dispositions; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations advocate for more research and funding in determining the causes of suicide, and advocate for best practices in treating mental illness and suicidal ideation"

HB0097 | Gun Safety Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill concerns a waiting period for the sale of a firearm.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill creates a waiting period between the purchase of a firearm from a dealer and the delivery of the firearm to the purchaser;

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0097

Year:

2024

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Year after year, PTA members advocate for sensible gun safety and violence prevention policies that will help keep children safe. National PTA believes policies and legislation must include a waiting period and comprehensive background check for all individuals prior to purchasing a firearm, to screen out illegal firearm purchasers.

Impact on Children:

No parent should have to fear for the safety of their child every time they leave home. Unfortunately, far too often, lives are lost or changed forever due to gun violence. This bill creates a waiting period between the purchase of a firearm from a dealer and the delivery of the firearm to the purchaser and will keep children and our community safer.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

SAFETY: Support funding to strengthen school safety measures. This includes the improvement of school infrastructure to ensure safety and security, implementation of comprehensive safety training, adoption of evidence-based strategies for community violence intervention and means reduction, as well as the education of families and communities on school safety protocols, children's online security, and the assessment of digital threats posed to schools across Utah.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

NATIONAL PTA POSITION STATEMENT FIREARMS :Require a waiting period and comprehensive background check for all individuals prior to purchasing a firearm, to screen out illegal firearm purchasers such as convicted felons, violent misdemeanors including domestic assaults, and drug-related offenders;

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

Support sensible solutions to gun violence, including promoting the safe and secure storage of firearms, strengthening the federal background check system, investing in evidence-based community violence interventions and addressing youth access to firearms, especially assault or military-style weapons.

HB0097 | Gun Safety Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill concerns a waiting period for the sale of a firearm.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill creates a waiting period between the purchase of a firearm from a dealer and the delivery of the firearm to the purchaser.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0097

Year:

2024

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Impact on Children:

No parent should have to fear for their child's safety every time they leave home. Unfortunately, far too often, lives are lost or changed forever due to gun violence. This bill creates a waiting period between the purchase of a firearm from a dealer and the delivery of the firearm to the purchaser and will keep children and our community safer.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.

To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

SAFETY: Adoption of evidence-based strategies for community violence intervention and means reduction.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

NATIONAL PTA POSITION STATEMENT FIREARMS: Require a waiting period and comprehensive background check for all individuals prior to purchasing a firearm, to screen out illegal firearm purchasers such as convicted felons, violent misdemeanors including domestic assaults, and drug-related offenders;

Require a waiting period and a comprehensive background check for any individual prior to buying a firearm from both licensed and unlicensed dealers

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

Firearms are the second-leading cause of death for American children and teens, with nearly 1,600 children and teens dying by gun homicide every year. Congress must: ✓ Fund federal research on the causes and effects of gun violence on youth and in communities, as well as research on evidence-based strategies to reduce gun violence

HB0098 | Firearm Access Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill requires that a firearm is secured and provides penalties.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill requires that a firearm is securely stored or rendered inoperable by a locking device; and sets civil penalties for violations.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0098

Year:

2024

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Firearms stand as the primary cause of mortality among American children and teens, causing injuries to thousands annually. It is crucial to acknowledge that ensuring secure storage is an adult responsibility, playing a vital role in preventing unauthorized and unsupervised access to firearms by children.

Impact on Children:

The bill mandates secure storage or disabling of firearms when not in use, and introduces civil penalties for non-compliance. This will increase safety for our children and communities.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

National PTA Resolution on Safe Storage of Firearms

Resolved, That National PTA urges its constituent associations to encourage state governments to enact laws which require owners to store firearms, whether they are loaded or unloaded, in a securely locked container, to prevent access by children under the age of 18.

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.
To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

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