SB0028 | Radon Related Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill addresses issues related to radon gas.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill will develop an online radon gas test data collection mechanism and map; address testing and mitigation in public buildings, including reporting; and repeals the study requirement that has been completed.

Bill Details
Year: 
2023
Status: 
Senate/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 03, 2023
Sponsor
Senator
Republican - District 1
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
Impact on Children: 

Radon detection and mitigation prevents cancer in the lung in families and residents of Utah

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

That Utah PTA, along with its constituent bodies, encourage all Utah school districts to have all school buildings periodically tested for radon, especially areas that are frequently occupied and have a floor or a wall touching the ground or above an enclosed crawl space; and be it further

That Utah PTA, along with its constituent bodies, encourage all Utah school districts to work to correct all areas where radon levels are above 4 pCi/L and install radon prevention features during construction of new buildings or renovation of existing buildings

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

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