Legislative Bills

HB0128 | Education Impact Fee Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill modifies provisions of the Impact Fees Act.

Highlighted Provisions:

11 This bill:
12▸ modifies the definition of the term "local political subdivision" in the Impact Fees
13 Act to include a school district;
14▸repeals provisions that prohibit certain impact fees related to a school district;

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0128

Year:

2022

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 04, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support

Utah PTA Resolution:

EDU 2021-1 | Education Funding (retired)

Impact on Children:

This bill allows school districts to collect impact fees to offset the cost of building new school facilities by charging those moving into the area up front to buy into the system that those already living in a community have been paying for through their property taxes. This prevents the tax burden for building new schools from being passed on to homeowners and businesses in fast-growing areas and helps to guarantee that funding is in place to build necessary schools.

Commission:

Education

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA continue to urge the legislature to make public education revenue allocations and funding effort a high priority; and be it further Resolved, That Utah PTA encourage the legislature to adequately fund critical educational needs, including but not limited to, class size reduction, teacher salaries, technology, textbooks and supplies;

HB0131 | Clergy Child Abuse Reporting Requirements

Description

General Description:

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

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill clarifies that a member of the clergy may report suspected child abuse or neglect in
certain circumstances; and makes technical corrections.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0131

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:

FAM 2009-2 | Child Abuse and Neglect

Impact on Children:

This bill could protect children where the abuse could now be reported. We hope that with more watchdogs in our communities, more child abuse could be prevented and/or stopped when it has come to light.

Commission:

Family Life

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

That Utah PTA and its constituent associations collaborate with schools and community organizations to increase awareness of the problem of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation and to help educate families, children, and educators about the causes of and strategies to prevent abuse; and be it further

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

HB0133 | Human Trafficking Expungement Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill addresses the expungement of offenses for human trafficking victims.

Highlighted Provisions:

This bill allows an individual to file a petition for expungement, without a certificate of eligibility, if the individual is seeking an expungement of records for prostitution, aiding prostitution, or sexual solicitation and the individual was subject to force, fraud, or coercion at the time of the conduct.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0133

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:

SAF 2016-2 | Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Impact on Children:

Every child deserves the chance to fulfill their full potential, even in the face of mistakes made during their growth. Recognizing the significance of second chances in the developmental journey into adulthood, this bill proposes the expungement of records related to prostitution, aiding prostitution, or sexual solicitation, if the individual was subjected to force, fraud, or coercion at the time of the conduct.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations advocate for the protection of rights of victims and support provided measures for the physical, psychological, and social recovery of victims of sexual exploitation; and be it further Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations encourage and call for members, policy makers, schools and community organizations to actively raise awareness and to address those conditions and situations that contribute to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Utah PTA Legislative Policy:

Equity in the form of 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.

HB0133 | Expanded Background Checks for Firearm Transfers

Description

General Description:

This bill requires a criminal history background check for certain firearms transfers.

Highlighted Provisions:

requires criminal history background checks for the transfer of a firearm between persons who are not federal firearms licensees;
creates exceptions from criminal history background checks for family members, law enforcement agencies and officers, and others;
allows for temporary transfers of a firearm under specific circumstances;
provides criminal penalties for a violation of the provisions of this bill;

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0133

Year:

2022

Status:

House/ filed

Last Action:

Mar 04, 2022

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Support w/ Comment

Utah PTA advocates for gun safety and violence prevention measures for the benefit and safety of children while recognizing the importance of responsible gun ownership and Second Amendment rights to the citizens of Utah.

Impact on Children:

For nearly 30 years, National PTA has advocated for common-sense and comprehensive gun safety and violence prevention measures while preserving the lawful use of firearms for sport and personal protection.

Commission:

Safety

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements:

National PTA Gun Safety and Violence Prevention
Our association advocates for the following: Universal background checks, that require any individual or entity who sells a firearm to conduct background checks and fill out proper paperwork so that guns can be traced. This includes sales at gun shows, private transactions and online sales.

National PTA Firearms Position Statement
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:
• Require a waiting period and comprehensive background check for all individuals prior to purchasing a firearm, to screen out illegal firearm purchasers such as convicted felons, violent misdemeanors including domestic assaults, and drug-related offenders;

HB0133S02 | Initiative Amendments

Description

General Description:

This bill modifies provisions relating to statewide initiatives.

Bill Details

Bill Number:

HB0133S02

Year:

2019

Status:

Governor Signed

Last Action:

Mar 25, 2019

Fiscal Note

Fiscal Note Amount:

None

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Utah PTA Response

Utah PTA Position

Pending

Utah PTA Resolution:

COM 2008-1 | Protecting Utahns Right to Direct Democracy through Initiatives and Popular Referenda (retired)

Impact on Children:

Children benefit when all avenues of direct democracy including initiatives are protected and secure.

Commission:

Community Engagement

Utah PTA Public Policy Program

National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions:

Resolved, 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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