Legislative Bills

HB0566 | Flavored Tobacco Restrictions

Description

General Description:

This bill prohibits the distribution of certain flavored tobacco and similar products.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill prohibits the distribution of all flavored tobacco and similar products except for the following flavors: tobacco; mint; and menthol.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0566

Year:

2024

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

HEA 2015-2 | Electronic Cigarettes and Utah Youth

Impact on Children:

Flavored tobacco products are specifically targeted to youth. Nearly 90% of youth e-cigarette users use flavored products, with fruit, candy/desserts/other sweets,

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved,That Utah PTA support state and local ordinances that appropriately address regulations of ENDS (Electronic Nicotine Delivery System) products

HB0572S01 | State Treasurer Investment Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill directs the state treasurer to deposit into the Utah Homes Investment Program.

Highlighted Provisions:

Creates the Utah Homes Investment Program and directs the state treasurer on terms for depositing funds into the program.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0572S01

Year:

2024

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 21, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose w/ Comment

While Utah PTA supports adequate funding for federal and state housing programs that will increase the number of affordable housing units we are also resolved to encourage the legislature to take all necessary steps to ensure stable and adequate funding mechanisms to properly facilitate the education of all students including but not limited to areas of high growth. Removal of the tax increment income from LEAs, severely hinders their ability to properly manage the potential growth due to increased housing.

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2023-1 | Education Funding

Impact on Children:

While this would create more affordable housing for families and children it takes away funding received by LEAs through the tax increment. This would make it difficult for schools to support the potential increased growth.

Commission:

Community Engagement

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Be it resolved that Utah PTA and its constituent associations support adequate funding for federal and state housing programs that increase the number of affordable housing units including rental and homeownership options.

HB0574 | Child Car Seat Requirements

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses child restraint device requirements.

Highlighted Provisions:

Establishes specific requirements for the type of child restraint device used based on a child's age and size. Requires children younger than 13 years old to be transported in the rear seat of a motor vehicle when possible.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0574

Year:

2026

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 06, 2026

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

SAF 2012-3 | Child Passenger Safety

Impact on Children:

Increasing protection for younger kids with stricter child-restraint requirements that match modern safety recommendations (like rear-facing seats for infants and toddlers). Encouraging safer seating positions (kids under 13 in the back seat), which is linked to lower injury risk in collisions. Potentially reducing injuries or fatalities in motor vehicle crashes if caregivers follow the updated rules.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Utah PTA and its constituent bodies encourage and support passage of legislation that will endorse child safety seat laws that will increase effective use of child safety seats when transporting children in a motor vehicle in the state of Utah. Utah PTA and its constituent bodies encourage and support passage of legislation that will endorse child safety seats laws and standard seat belt laws that will increase effective use of car seats and seat belts in the state of Utah.

HB0583 | Student Access to Books

Description

General Description:

This bill amends provisions regarding sensitive materials to provide broad access to materials.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill amends provisions regarding sensitive materials to provide broad access to materials.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0583

Year:

2024

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Local Issue

Impact on Children:

Pornographic materials do not belong in our K-12 schools. But local communities may have differing views on what constitutes pornography. Therefore the issue should be left to local boards to manage.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

General Principles for Consideration of Proposed Legislation: Maximum local control when it serves the best interest of all children and youth.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities:

EDUCATION. Support an adequately funded public school system by funding an 8% WPU increase over and above growth and inflation; implement policies to increase proficiency levels by improving attendance, reducing class sizes, and supporting teachers; increase academic excellence for all Utah students; and prioritize local control to LEAs and individual schools.

HB6004 | School Emergency Drills Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill makes changes to the State Fire Code related to emergency evacuation drill requirements for certain educational facilities during the 2020-2021 school year.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB6004

Year:

2020

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Aug 31, 2020

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Commission:

Safety

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