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SCR002 | Concurrent Resolution Regarding the Environmental Impact of Vehicle Idling

Description
General Description: 

This resolution encourages Utahns, businesses, and other entities to take steps to reduce idling.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This resolution encourages Utahns, businesses, and other entities to take steps to reduce idling. Avoid idling around hospitals and schools for more than 10 seconds, place signs at schools and hospitals educating the public on the subject of idling more than 10 seconds uses more gas than restarting the engine.
 

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
SCR002
Year: 
2023
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Feb 27, 2023
Sponsor
Senator
Lincoln Fillmore
Republican - District 17
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
HEA 2008-2 | Idle-Free Clean Air Zones
Impact on Children: 

Children are considered part of sensitive populations that can be found in schools that will benefit from cleaner air if drivers will not idle around schools.

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

Utah PTA and its constituent bodies support the adoption of “Idle-Free Zones” on school grounds; and be it further
Utah PTA and its constituent bodies work with local schools and school districts to install “Idle-Free Zone” signs at school drop-off and pick-up locations; and be it further
Utah PTA and its constituent bodies encourage parents to turn off their vehicles when they are parked and waiting to drop off and pick up children on school grounds; and be it further
Utah PTA and its constituent bodies conduct and/or support broad education of school employees, parents, students, and the public about the health, environmental, and economic impacts of idling and ways to reduce idling; and be it further
 

Utah PTA Legislative Policy: 

Engage the public in united and equitable efforts to secure the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of all children and youth.

SCR005 | Concurrent Resolution Honoring 125th Anniversary of the National Parent Teacher Association

Description
General Description: 

This resolution recognizes the 125th anniversary of the National Parent Teacher Association.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This resolution:
15          ▸     recognizes the 125th anniversary of the National Parent Teacher Association;
16          ▸     acknowledges the importance of engaged and involved parents and families in
17     strong student academic performance;
18          ▸     recognizes the role of the National Parent Teacher Association and Utah Parent
19     Teacher Association in engaging parents and families in their children's education to
20     elevate student performance; and
21          ▸     encourages all citizens of Utah to actively engage in the education of the state's
22     children and youth.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
SCR005
Year: 
2022
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 03, 2022
Sponsor
Senator
Ann Millner
Republican - District 18
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
FAM 2013-1 | Family Engagement in Education (retired)
Impact on Children: 

Continued support of Utah PTA volunteers and their involvement in the schools and in education will strengthen the quality of the educational experience for all Utah children.

Commission: 
Community Engagement
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies provide opportunities for parents to feel welcome at their children’s schools and to interact positively with teachers and other school personnel; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies encourage partnerships between community members and public schools that will champion parental engagement in education.

SCR008 | Concurrent Resolution Promoting Kindness in Utah

Description
General Description: 

This resolution expresses recognition of, and support for, kindness throughout the state of Utah.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Emphasizes the importance of kindness in Utah; recognizes Utah citizen's inherent proclivity to be kind to their fellow citizens; and urges continued support for proactive acts of kindness to foster a healthier society

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
SCR008
Year: 
2023
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 14, 2023
Sponsor
Senator
Curtis S. Bramble
Republican - District 24
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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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: 

This resolution encourages kindness through family and community acts of service

Commission: 
Individual Development
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations promote character development through civic education and the development of civic disposition by encouraging families to provide opportunities for students to discuss current events and civic issues in their home, participate in service and community outreach projects, and to engage civilly and respectfully in the community

SJR002 | Joint Resolution Encouraging Action to Reduce the Number of Utah Children with Elevated Blood Lead Levels

Description
General Description: 

This joint resolution of the Legislature highlights the pediatric health risks resulting from exposure to lead, the potential for early screening and testing to result in successful avoidance and interventions, and encourages screening and testing of Utah children.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
SJR002
Year: 
2020
Status: 
Senate/ to Lieutenant Governor
Last Action: 
Mar 31, 2020
Sponsor
Senator
Jani Iwamoto
Democrat - District 4
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

Early prevention education can reduce the harm to children from lead exposure. More testing at an earlier age in children can mitigate the effects of lead exposure.

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 promote advocacy around policy changes to prevent lead poisoning. 

Utah PTA Legislative Priorities: 

4. Support safe practices and environments for all children.

Links
National PTA Resolution on Lead Poisioning Prevention
2019-20 Utah PTA Public Policy Program

SJR002 | Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Statewide Initiatives

Description
General Description: 

This joint resolution of the Utah Legislature proposes to amend the Utah Constitution to modify a provision relating to statewide initiatives.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This resolution proposes to amend the Utah Constitution to provide the circumstances under which a higher percentage of voters than a majority must approve a statewide initiative that proposes to impose a new tax or to increase the rate of an existing tax or the amount of revenue collected.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
SJR002
Year: 
2025
Status: 
Senate/ to Lieutenant Governor
Last Action: 
Mar 13, 2025
Sponsor
Senator
Lincoln Fillmore
Republican - District 17
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Oppose
Utah PTA Resolution: 
COM 2020-1 | Protecting Utahns Right to Semi-Direct Democracy Through Initiatives and Popular Referenda
Impact on Children: 

Utah PTA opposes efforts to weaken the ability of the people to participate in direct democracy through initiatives and referenda.

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

That Utah PTA and its constituent bodies support the right of the people to participate in direct democracy through initiatives and referenda and oppose any legislation that weakens their ability to do so
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