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HB0086 | Firearm Reporting Requirements

Description
General Description: 

This bill requires the Bureau of Criminal Identification to collect statistics on the source of firearms recovered from restricted persons.

Highlighted Provisions: 

13 ▸ requires the Bureau of Criminal Identification to collect statistics on the source of
14 firearms recovered from restricted persons.

Bill Details
Year: 
2023
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 03, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Democrat - District 23
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

No parent should have to fear for the safety of their child every time they leave home. Unfortunately, far too often, lives are lost or changed forever due to gun violence. This bill will collect statistics on the sources where restricted persons obtained recovered firearms, and will therefore inform policy makers and allow them to address these problems.

Commission: 
Safety
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

National PTA Position Statement - Gun Safety and Violence Prevention

State and Federal funding for comprehensive research of the causes and effects of gun violence

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

Fund research on the causes and effects of gun violence on youth and communities, as well as evidence-based strategies to reduce gun violence.

HB0087S01 | Safe Storage of Firearms Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill relates to firearm storage.

Bill Details
Year: 
2019
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 14, 2019
Sponsor
Representative
Democrat - District 31
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Pending
Impact on Children: 

The first object of PTA is 'to promote the welfare of children', and the second leading cause of death of children and adolescents in Utah are firearm related; and many children and adolescents have ready access to firearms in the home;

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

Resolved, That Utah PTA work with state and other agencies to educate parents and children of the potential dangers of firearms if handled inappropriately or stored in a way that allows children easy access to these firearms.

National PTA Public Policy Agenda

National PTA Public Policy: PROTECT YOUTH, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES FROM GUN AND OTHER VIOLENCE An estimated 46 million American children will be affected by violence, crime, abuse or psychological trauma every year. Congress must: Promote education initiatives that raise public awareness of firearm safety and gun violence prevention strategies, including safe gun storage programs

HB0087S01 | Youth Sport Safety Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill addresses cardiac safety for participants in school athletic activities and organized youth sporting events.

Highlighted Provisions: 

16          ▸     requires the board to publish the training and informational materials online;
17          ▸     requires a school coach to annually participate in the training;
18          ▸     allows a school to hold an informational meeting regarding warning signs of sudden
19     cardiac arrest before the beginning of an athletic season;
20          ▸     requires a student who participates in a school athletic activity and the student's
21     parent or guardian to sign an acknowledgment of receipt of information on the
22     warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest;
23          ▸     requires a coach and certain other individuals to remove a student from participation
24     in a school athletic activity if the student shows certain symptoms and limits the
25     liability of the coach or other individual for certain action or inaction;
26          ▸     requires a student who is removed from participation in a school athletic activity to
27     be evaluated by a physician before returning to participation;

Bill Details
Year: 
2023
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 03, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Republican - District 20
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

To further the health of student athletes by increasing the awareness of sudden cardiac arrest in the school community and training in coaches.

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

That Utah PTA work with school districts and local schools to encourage first aid training and use of universal precautions for all school personnel; 

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
That National PTA and its constituent associations support the development and implementation of a practiced plan at each public school to summon help, perform CPR and use AEDs to save lives;

HB0088S01 | School Water Testing Requirements

Description
General Description: 

This bill addresses water quality for schools.

Bill Details
Year: 
2020
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 12, 2020
Sponsor
Representative
Republican - District 16
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$2,000,000
This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2021: to the State Board of Education - State Administrative Office, as a one-time appropriation: from the Education Fund, One-time, $2,000,000.
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Local Issue

This would be an unfunded mandate.

Impact on Children: 

Children drink more fluids per pound of body weight than adults and their bodies are more susceptible to contaminants and disease. Clean water is essential to the health of children. Water can become polluted in many ways including in place of learning.

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

National PTA Resolution on Lead Poisoning Prevention

Resolved, That the National PTA and its constituent associations advocate for lead testing and the remediation of lead contaminated soils and water; The National PTA, recognizes the importance of safe drinking water to the health of all children.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.

HB0090 | Child Abuse Reporting Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill modifies provisions relating to reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect.

Bill Details
Year: 
2020
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 12, 2020
Sponsor
Representative
Democrat - District 26
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

Child abuse and neglect constitute a grave health, emotional, and social problem, and children must be protected from all forms of abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation;

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

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

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

General Principles for Consideration of Proposed Legislation:

Equal justice, privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities in every phase of life for all children and youth, while recognizing that each child is unique with individual needs and talents.

High standards for those who work in all areas concerned with children and youth.

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.