Safety

HB0101 | Distracted Driver Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill amends provisions related to the use of a handheld wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0101

Year:

2020

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 12, 2020

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

$0

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Impact on Children:

The changes would increase the ability to enforce the law by not allowing any manual manipulation and thereby making Utah roads safer for all.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

National PTA Resolution on Distracted Driving
Resolved, That PTA and its constituent associations support the adoption and enforcement of laws that restrict the manipulation of handheld and portable communication devices while driving;

Links

Resolution on Distracted Driving

SJR002 | Joint Resolution Encouraging Action to Reduce the Number of Utah Children with Elevated Blood Lead Levels

Description

General Description:

This joint resolution of the Legislature highlights the pediatric health risks resulting from exposure to lead, the potential for early screening and testing to result in successful avoidance and interventions, and encourages screening and testing of Utah children.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SJR002

Year:

2020

Status:

Senate/ to Lieutenant Governor

Last Action:

Mar 31, 2020

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

$0

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Impact on Children:

Early prevention education can reduce the harm to children from lead exposure. More testing at an earlier age in children can mitigate the effects of lead exposure.

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 promote advocacy around policy changes to prevent lead poisoning.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.

Links

National PTA Resolution on Lead Poisioning Prevention

2019-20 Utah PTA Public Policy Program

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