Legislative Bills

HJR016 | Joint Resolution Approving Exchange of School and Institutional Trust Lands

Description

General Description:

This joint resolution approves a proposed land exchange of state school and institutional trust lands and mineral interest for federal lands and mineral interests.

Highlighted Provisions:

The law requires any exchange of land with the federal government of 500 acres or more to have approval of the legislature. This resolution is the vehicle to get approval to remove trust lands out of the Bears Ears Monument. It will allow adjustments so that the trade will be equal in valuation when completed. As Bears Ears continually vacillates between being a monument and not being a monument, it has become vital to get trust lands out of that area. As a national monument the trust lands cannot make money for the school children. By trading out for other lands, the new trust land areas will be better situated to make money for the trust again.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HJR016

Year:

2022

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 04, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2015-1 | School Trust Lands (retired)

Impact on Children:

Proper management of the School Trust Lands enables more funding for public education.

Commission:

Trust Lands

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Be it resolved: That Utah PTA work to encourage Federal and State officials to fulfill their responsibilities under the Enabling Act by assisting the State in proper management of School Trust Lands for their intended purpose to support public schools; and in cases where management for trust purposes would conflict with other important purposes, such as protection of archaeological, aesthetic, or other environmental or cultural resources, that the Federal Government or State purchase, or trade the affected lands for other lands of comparable value; and be it further
Resolved: That Utah PTA encourage Federal and State officials to ensure the School Trust is made whole if Trust Lands are captured by the creation of a federal conservation or other area, including an up-front trade of captured Trust Lands for other lands of comparable value;

HJR016 | Joint Resolution Supporting New Methods to Combat Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence

Description

General Description:

This resolution expresses support for new innovations and technology to combat human trafficking and domestic violence.

Highlighted Provisions:

Joint Resolution Supporting New Methods to Combat Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HJR016

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 2016-2 | Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Impact on Children:

The resolution formally recognizes that human trafficking and domestic violence are problems that affect Utah families. This might encourage state agencies, nonprofits, and tech developers to look for or invest in tools that help protect vulnerable people, including children.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations promote and support the adoption and enforcement of laws,at all levels of government, to endthe recruitment, forceor involvementof a minorin conduct orviolenceof a sexually nature and all forms of sexual exploitation; and be it further

HJR018 | Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - State School Fund

Description

General Description:

This joint resolution of the Legislature proposes to amend the Utah Constitution relating to the State School Fund.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution proposes to amend the Utah Constitution to:
change the limit on annual distributions from the State School Fund from 4% to 5%. It also directs the Lt. Governor to submit this proposal to the voters at the next general election. If passed, it would take effect January 2025.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HJR018

Year:

2023

Status:

House/ to Lieutenant Governor

Last Action:

Mar 13, 2023

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2015-1 | School Trust Lands (retired)

Impact on Children:

Conditions have demonstrated that the current Constitutional and statutory 4% restrictions have caused the distribution policy to not meet required intergenerational equity standards by favoring future over present beneficiaries.

Commission:

Trust Lands

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA encourage State and local officials to take all necessary steps to assure that management of the School Trust Lands is in accordance with trust duties and principles including undivided loyalty to the beneficiaries, a duty to make trust property productive, a duty to keep and render accounts, and a duty to exercise prudence and skill in administering the trust, thereby obtaining much-needed revenue for Utah's public schools;

HJR025S01 | Joint Resolution Encouraging Legislators to Provide Instruction in Civics

Description

General Description:

This resolution encourages legislators to visit students in classrooms to teach the students about the legislative process.

Highlighted Provisions:

This resolution encourages legislators to visit students in classrooms to teach the students about the legislative process.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HJR025S01

Year:

2024

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

IND 2022-1 | Character Development Through Civics Education

Impact on Children:

Encouraging legislators to spend time in our public schools has many benefits. It allows students and educators to interact with legislators, and promotes civic engagement among our students. Legislators also benefit by learning more about how our K-12 schools function and what their needs are.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage civic engagement through educational campaigns regarding voter registration, forums on candidates and policies, and discussions where a variety of diverse perspectives are shared and reflect the backgrounds and circumstances of diverse students

HJR027 | Joint Resolution Encouraging Water-efficient Landscaping Ordinances for New Construction

Description

General Description:

This resolution encourages municipalities and counties to address water efficient land use for new construction.

Highlighted Provisions:

This joint resolution recognizes the importance of water to the state and supports water-efficient landscaping as a key strategy for meeting water optimization goals. It also recommends that municipalities and counties adopt water-efficient landscaping ordinances and water use and preservation elements into their general plans

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HJR027

Year:

2024

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Impact on Children:

Urging cities to embrace forward-thinking planning that integrate water-efficient practices and landscaping strategies not only prioritizes the well-being of Utah's children but also secures a sustainable water future for them.

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

The Rights of Utah's Children to a Healthy Environment

Resolved, Utah PTA is committed to supporting policies that encourage efficient water
management and promoting water conservation practices in our communities, (including educating children and families about responsible water usage)

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