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Description
General Description: 
Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill provides for income tax deductions for asset depreciation.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/hb0557.html
Year: 
2024
Status: 
Sponsor
Representative
Phil Lyman
Republican - District 69
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Pending
Utah PTA Resolution: 
EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding
Impact on Children: 

Income tax deductions reduce the funding available for public schools.

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

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations oppose funding mechanisms such as vouchers, tax credits, deductions

HB0559 | Firearm Revisions

Description
General Description: 

This bill concerns firearm restrictions and requirements.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill prohibits the sale, possession, and transfer of certain assault weapons and large-capacity magazines; raises the minimum age to purchase certain firearms to 21 years old and creates exceptions; requires criminal history background checks for certain transfers of a firearm between persons who are not federal firearms licensees;

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0559
Year: 
2024
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 01, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Brian S. King
Democrat - District 23
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

PTA has a rich history of advocating for the safety of children and youth. Our leaders must acknowledge and address the ease of access to firearms and assault weapons. We must make every attempt to reduce violence, especially those incidents that involve firearms.

Commission: 
Safety
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
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.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

National PTA Position Statement on Gun Safety and Violence Prevention
Greater enforcement of federal and state minimum age requirements for handgun purchases
Raise the federal minimum age to 21 to purchase handguns, shot guns and rifles from any type of dealer
 

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.

HB0560 | School Safety Foundation

Description
General Description: 

This bill establishes a school safety foundation.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill establishes a school safety foundation.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0560
Year: 
2025
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 07, 2025
Sponsor
Representative
Ryan D. Wilcox
Republican - District 7
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
SAF 2022-1 | Safe School Policies
Impact on Children: 

This bill enhances school security by funding and distributing safety products like safety equipment. Improved security measures can lead to greater peace of mind for students, parents, and educators, allowing children to focus on learning without safety concerns.

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

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

SAFETY: Support funding to strengthen school safety and security measures, to ensure a physical, academic, social, and emotional safe school community for all This includes but is not limited to school infrastructure, comprehensive safety training, community violence and bullying intervention and reduction, mental health training and resources as well as the education to families and communities on school safety protocols, children's online security, and the assessment of digital threats posed to schools across Utah.

HB0561S03 | Communication Awareness Pilot Program

Description
General Description: 

This bill creates the Communication Habits to reduce Adolescent Threats, or CHAT, Pilot Program.

Highlighted Provisions: 

 This bill creates the Communication Habits to reduce Adolescent Threats (CHAT) Pilot Program;  requires the Department of Health and Human Services to issue a request for proposals;  requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee; and makes technical changes.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0561S03
Year: 
2024
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 14, 2024
Sponsor
Representative
Douglas R. Welton
Republican - District 65
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$250,000
This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2025: to Department of Health and Human Services - Operations - Public Affairs, Education & Outreach as a one-time appropriation: from the General Fund, One-time, $250,000
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
FAM 2023-1 | Parenting
Impact on Children: 

This bill is creating a pilot program called CHAT, Communication Habits to reduce Adolescent Threats. This program focuses on communication skills with minors and their trusted adults and to help reduce the mental health stigma. This is such an important skill. We support this Pilot Program in their attempt to create tools and facilitate skills to discuss mental health.

Commission: 
Family Life
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

That Utah PTA sponsor, encourage, and promote programs and activities in cooperation with other organizations which will promote family growth and unity in helping families and individuals realize their educational, emotional, spiritual, and social goals; 

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

COMMITMENT: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

HEALTH: Support legislative action that focuses on the diverse mental health needs of Utah’s students and families, with a focus on promoting protective factors. This includes increasing public knowledge and understanding of mental health concerns throughout the state, access to resources, as well as providing funding for proactive prevention, timely interventions, and community-based initiatives utilizing evidence-based methods.

HB0565 | Traffic Safety Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill establishes a red light camera pilot program.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill establishes a red light camera pilot program.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0565
Year: 
2025
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 07, 2025
Sponsor
Representative
Jake Fitisemanu
Democrat - District 30
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
SAF 2024-1 | Child Pedestrian Safety
Impact on Children: 

The Red Light Camera Pilot Program would improve traffic safety at high-risk intersections. By deterring red-light running, the program may lead to fewer crashes, reducing the risk of injury or death for children as pedestrians, bicyclists, or passengers in vehicles. Additionally, the program's public education phase may raise awareness among families about safe driving habits, fostering a culture of traffic safety that benefits children long-term. If successful, the program could lead to permanent safety measures that make roads safer for everyone, including young and vulnerable road users.

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

RESOLVED, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage the Utah Department of Public Safety to update and review training programs for school crossing guards, as well as emphasize pedestrian safety in Drivers Education; and also urge the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) to implement a robust pedestrian safety curriculum for Utah schools; moreover, local PTAs are encouraged to take an active role in educating parents and students about pedestrian safety issues and solutions; and furthermore, compel the Utah State Legislature and other government agencies to appropriate adequate funding specifically dedicated to safe school routes, pedestrian safety devices and technology to ensure safer street crossings

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.
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