Legislative Bills

HB0137 | DUI Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill amends provisions related to driving under the influence and related penalties.

Highlighted Provisions:

Amends provisions related to driving under the influence to clarify that both blood and breath alcohol levels are relevant for certain offenses and penalty purposes;
amends provisions regarding refusal of a chemical test and associated penalties based on the circumstances;
amends provisions regarding penalties and the requirement for a court to order probation in certain circumstances;
amends the definition of "human driver" to clarify that a person without a valid license is subject to traffic laws, including driving under the influence

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0137

Year:

2022

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 22, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

HEA 1981-1 | Driving Under the Influence (retired)

Impact on Children:

Drunk driving impacts the lives of Utah's children through the lives that are lost as a result of DUI accidents. It can also impact beginning drivers, who are still students, who may choose to drive under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or other substances.

Commission:

Student Leadership

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

PTA continue to work to encourage more stringent laws and penalties concerning
driving under the influence of alcohol

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

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

HB0138S06 | Sensitive Material Requirements

Description

General Description:

This bill amends requirements and prohibitions regarding sensitive material within the public school system.

Highlighted Provisions:

Requires provisions in a contract between the State Board of Education (state board)
or a local education agency (LEA) and a vendor in a contract for digital instructional
material that:
• requires notice of changes to the digital instructional material; and
• allows the relevant state board or LEA to reject the changes or terminate the
contract in certain circumstances; and

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0138S06

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:

FAM 2023-2 | Media Safety

Impact on Children:

This bill is important so that school boards or LEAs are aware of the digital material being used in schools, even when that information is being continually updated. It puts the LEA on notice of updates and allows them time to review the updates before they are used in the schools with the students.

Commission:

Internet Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations work to set high expectations in digital and interactive media, for the distribution, motivation, and skilled use of technology in caring for and protecting children and youth in Utah; and be it further Resolved, That Utah PTA and constituent associations urge its members at all levels to advocate for federaland local laws, regulations and programs that prohibit digital content that is considered illegal or harmful to children;

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

4. SAFETY. Support funding to strengthen school safety measures including upgrading school buildings to be safe and secure, safety training and educating families and communities on school safety policies, children’s online safety, and evaluating digital threats to schools in Utah.

HB0139S01 | Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry Requirements

Description

General Description:

This bill amends sex and kidnap offender registry requirements.

Highlighted Provisions:

▸ amends sex and kidnap offender registry requirements for an offender who commits
certain offenses in another state;

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0139S01

Year:

2023

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 14, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

SAF 2016-2 | Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Impact on Children:

Children should be safe in their community and should be protected from dangerous individuals;

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations promote and support the adoption and enforcement of laws, at all levels of government, to end the recruitment, force or involvement of a minor in conduct or violence of a sexually nature and all forms of sexual exploitation;

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.

HB0140 | Standard Response Protocol to Active Threats in Schools

Description

General Description:

This bill codifies and expands on existing administrative rules related to required emergency drills in public schools.

Highlighted Provisions:

codifies portions of existing administrative rules made by the State Board of
Education (state board) regarding required emergency preparedness plans,
▸ requires monthly and developmentally appropriate training or drills regarding an
active threat within the school;

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0140

Year:

2023

Status:

Governor Signed

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

SAF 2022-1 | Safe School Policies

Impact on Children:

One of the purposes of Utah PTA is to promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship. This bill would promote the safety of children at school so students and all school personnel will know what to do in any emergency.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, that Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage all efforts to address school safety to involve all stakeholders, especially students, parents, and families, and consider a variety of factors including the physical and psychological safety of students;

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship.
To develop, between educators and the general public, such united efforts as will secure, for all children and youth, the highest advantages in physical, social, and spiritual education.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

SAFETY. Support funding to strengthen school safety measures including upgrading school buildings to be safe and secure, safety training and educating families and communities on school safety policies, children’s online safety, and evaluating digital threats to schools in Utah.

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

PTA firmly believes that all students—including students from historically marginalized populations—have the right to a quality, equitable education in a safe, supportive and inclusive school.

HB0142 | School Fee Waiver Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill amends provisions related to school fee waivers.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill limits the number of fee waivers a student may receive for school trips; requires local education agencies to establish a cap on fee waivers; allows a student to request a fee waiver for a second trip

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0142

Year:

2026

Status:

House/ to Governor

Last Action:

Mar 11, 2026

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2025-3 | Education Funding

Impact on Children:

This bill caps the number of waiver-eligible school trips to 1-2 per student. It balances helping waiver eligible students participate in activities, but also protects school budgets by limiting the number of trips schools will have to pay for- and leave funds to be available for academic and other needs.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage the legislature to adequately fund critical educational needs, including but not limited to, class size reduction, teacher salaries, technology, programs, supplies, and evidenced-based practices that have an impact on student achievement.

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