Legislative Bills

HB0084 | Traffic Code Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill amends provisions in the Traffic Code regarding the penalties for passing a school bus.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0084

Year:

2020

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 24, 2020

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Impact on Children:

While school buses remain the safest way for students to get to and from school, students who ride in buses are most vulnerable when they are outside the bus in the "danger zone", the area that they enter or exit a school bus. In a recent one-day test with the state of Utah, officials found 917 drivers totally disregarded school bus stop arms, this translates into more than 165,000 Stop Arm Violations in a school year.

Studies have shown that, without the threat of enforcement and without the public actually seeing or hearing about the law being enforced (this includes prosecution and conviction) there will be no change in behavior.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That the National PTA urge its state branches, councils, and local units to work with other community groups and agencies to maintain a continuing surveillance of safety matters in their areas; and be it further

Resolved, That state laws and local ordinances be monitored to assure adequate safety regulations for the protection of children and youth;

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

3. The observance and understanding of the rights and obligations of responsible citizenship and ethical government; and,

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.

Links

National PTA Safety Resolution

HB0084S01 | Child Support Statute of Limitations

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses the statute of limitations for child support.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill repeals the statute of limitations for child support orders and sum certain judgments for past due support; provides that a child support order, or a sum certain judgment for past due support, is not subject to the civil statutes of limitations or repose and expires only upon payment in full.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0084S01

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:

Child have a better chance of reaching their potential when they are in a financially secure environment. Having adequate child support will help ease the stress of family finances.

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. Engage the public in united and equitable efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of all children and youth.

HB0086 | Firearm Reporting Requirements

Description

General Description:

This bill requires the Bureau of Criminal Identification to collect statistics on the source of firearms recovered from restricted persons.

Highlighted Provisions:

13 ▸ requires the Bureau of Criminal Identification to collect statistics on the source of
14 firearms recovered from restricted persons.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0086

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

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 will collect statistics on the sources where restricted persons obtained recovered firearms, and will therefore inform policy makers and allow them to address these problems.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

National PTA Position Statement - Gun Safety and Violence Prevention

State and Federal funding for comprehensive research of the causes and effects of gun violence

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

Fund research on the causes and effects of gun violence on youth and communities, as well as evidence-based strategies to reduce gun violence.

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 | Drug Trafficking Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses the trafficking of certain controlled substances.

Highlighted Provisions:

Creates a criminal offense of trafficking of fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0087S01

Year:

2025

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 25, 2025

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Creates a criminal offense of trafficking of fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance

Utah PTA Resolution:

HEA 2007-1 | Substance Abuse

Impact on Children:

Sets trafficking of fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances as a felony offense in Utah

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA supports legislative action that institutes or appropriately increases criminal penalties for individuals or organizations promoting substance abuse of any kind (including the sale or distribution of alcohol and/or tobacco to underage persons);

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