Legislative Bills

SB0083 | Public Education Funding Equalization

Description

General Description:

This bill requires the inclusion of an appropriation to the Local Levy Growth Account in public education budget legislation under certain circumstances.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill requires the inclusion of an appropriation to the Local Levy Growth Account in public education budget legislation if the legislature appropriates more than the inflation increase for the WPU.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0083

Year:

2023

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 17, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding

Impact on Children:

The ability for all districts to have adequate and equitable funding regardless of location in Utah and the type of districts (rural and urban) benefits Utah students.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations continue to urge the legislature to make public education revenue allocations and funding effort a high priority

SB0083 | Firearm Storage Requirements

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses the secure storage of firearms.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill enacts civil and criminal provisions relating to an individual's failure to safely store a firearm in certain conditions.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0083

Year:

2024

Status:

Senate/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support w/ Comment

Utah PTA advocates for gun safety and violence prevention measures for the benefit and safety of children while recognizing the importance of responsible gun ownership and Second Amendment rights to the citizens of Utah. Research indicates that strong child access prevention laws decrease unintentional shootings, suicides, and school shootings. States with secure storage or child access prevention laws had the lowest rates of injury or death from unintentional child shootings.

Impact on Children:

For nearly 30 years, National PTA has advocated for common-sense and comprehensive gun safety and violence prevention measures while preserving the lawful use of firearms for sport and personal protection. This bill requires owners or authorized users to store firearms in locked containers when not in use and introduces legal action against owners or users who fail to secure a firearm and cause harm.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

National PTA RESOLUTION ON SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS

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

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.

SB0085 | Income Tax Rate Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill modifies the income tax rate.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill provides for a reduction of the income tax rate when the actual state revenue exceeds the forecast revenue; provides a formula and process for calculating a reduction of the income tax rate.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0085

Year:

2025

Status:

Senate/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 07, 2025

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding

Impact on Children:

This bill reduces the income tax rate, and makes it variable from year to year. Reducing the rate lowers the amount of available funding for our K-12 schools. Making the rate variable is also problematic as it brings an additional element of uncertainty to school funding.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations support the maintenance of a stable and adequate funding mechanism to support public education

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Description

General Description:

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill will prohibit local governmental agencies (School Boards) from using lease revenue bonds unless they are building a prison.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/SB0086.html

Year:

2024

Status:

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding

Impact on Children:

Removing the Lease Revenue Bond seriously curtails the ability of a local school board to meet building needs. Especially needs that may be sudden or unanticipated.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations continue to urge the legislature to make public education revenue allocations and funding effort a high priority

SB0088S01 | Juvenile Justice Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill amends provisions related to juvenile justice.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill clarifies requirements regarding the collection of a DNA specimen from a minor adjudicated by the juvenile court; allows the Division of Juvenile Justice Services to manage accounts and finances for minors in the custody of the Division of Juvenile Justice Services; provides that a minor may not be placed in a correctional facility that is intended to hold adults accused or convicted of offenses as an alternative to detention; provides a time period in which an agency is required to send an affidavit to an individual who is the subject of an expungement order by the juvenile court;

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0088S01

Year:

2024

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 14, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Impact on Children:

Every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential—even if they make a mistake while growing up. Children should be safe from harm while in the juvenile justice system.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

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

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

National PTA Position Statement Child Safety and Protection

Prohibit the incarceration of youth in adult facilities.
Assist youth leaving the juvenile justice system, and prevent their return.

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

Prioritize restorative justice, positive school discipline and alternative dispute resolution techniques over the detention, exclusion or incarceration of youth, including providing training for school personnel on safe de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care and positive behavioral interventions and supports, while intentionally eliminating any discipline practices that may historically or currently target youth of color and contribute to a school-to-prison pipeline.

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