Legislative Bills

SB0128S03 | Child Welfare Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill makes amendments to child welfare provisions.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0128S03

Year:

2019

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 26, 2019

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Utah PTA Resolution:

FAM 2009-2 | Child Abuse and Neglect

Impact on Children:

This bill updates information and language to better protect children in aspects of child welfare. It better defines policies and rules, including "threatened harm" to protect children and families.

Commission:

Family Life

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations advocate for adequate laws to protect children in all areas of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation.

SB0129 | Medical Director Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill creates the position of medical director within the Department of Health and Human Services, with a focus on children, youth, and families.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill creates the position of medical director within the Department of Health and Human Services, with a focus on children, youth, and families.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0129

Year:

2024

Status:

Senate/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 01, 2024

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Impact on Children:

This would create a centralized position focused on organizing and focusing the DHHS' efforts to improve the physical and mental well-being of Utah's families and children.

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

National PTA Health Reform and Access to Care for Children, Youth, Families and Pregnant Women

High-risk families have coverage for services that may not be included in a basic benefit plan, such as outreach, case management, transportation, home visits, and child care. This requires that social service agencies, mental health centers, juvenile justice systems, and health departments be more closely aligned.

SB0130 | Electronic Cigarette Restrictions

Description

General Description:

This bill amends provisions relating to the regulation of electronic cigarette products.

Highlighted Provisions:

Exempts electronic cigarette products that receive marketing authorization from certain regulations regarding nicotine content.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0130

Year:

2022

Status:

Senate/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 04, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Oppose

Utah PTA Resolution:

HEA 2015-2 | Electronic Cigarettes and Utah Youth

Impact on Children:

We finally got a rule that set nicotine limits on vaping products, and this bill would essentially be the "nose of the camel" in the tent. It would only apply to two products right now, but it would be leading to who knows how many down the road. It would take the power to control nicotine levels away from the state, and give it to the FDA.

Commission:

Student Leadership

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Utah PTA support state and local ordinances that appropriately address regulations of ENDS products

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

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

SB0130 | Firearm and Firearm Accessory Modifications

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses firearms and firearm accessories.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill establishes new firearm regulations, including marking requirements for government-use semiautomatic firearms, restrictions on certain firearm attachments and large-capacity magazines, and penalties for possessing firearms without identifying marks. It also introduces a waiting period for firearm purchases, expands offenses related to restricted persons and firearm alterations, and mandates firearm dealers to post liability notices.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0130

Year:

2025

Status:

Senate/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 07, 2025

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support w/ Comment

Utah PTA supports gun safety and violence prevention to protect children while respecting responsible gun ownership and Second Amendment rights. This bill strengthens community safety by preventing unauthorized firearm access, reducing gun violence risks, and promoting responsible ownership. These measures help safeguard students, teachers, and families, fostering a safer environment.

Impact on Children:

This bill protects children by preventing unauthorized firearm access, reducing gun violence risks, and promoting responsible ownership. Stronger regulations and oversight create a safer environment at home, in schools, and in the community.

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

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.

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

National PTA Position Statement - Firearms

Given the history and tradition of strong support for the safety and protection of children and youth, PTA supports federal restrictions on firearms that would:
• Ban bump stocks, military-style semi-automatic assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines;

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.

SB0132S02 | Beer Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill modifies and enacts provisions related to beer.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

SB0132S02

Year:

2019

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 26, 2019

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Utah PTA Resolution:

HEA 1989-5 | Availability and Accessibility of Alcoholic Beverages Resolution (retired)

Impact on Children:

This will allow beer with a higher alcohol percentage to be sold in convenience stores and grocery stores, with more accessibility to our children.

Commission:

Health

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah State PTA create an awareness of the hazards of selling alcoholic beverages not within the dispensing store where proper I.D. can be closely checked.

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

Resolved, That the National PTA and its constituent organizations work for increased awareness of existing regulations and laws which protect children from these hazards to their health and well being;
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