Voice

Each year the Utah State Legislature considers a variety of key public health issues. Information about UPHA's legislative priorities and other public health-related bills under consideration in the 2010 legislative session will be posted here.

Recycling

H.B. 153: Recycling of Electronic Items

Addresses the recycling of consumer electronics.

UPHA supports H.B. 153

Child Restraints

H.B. 113: Child Restraint Device Amendments

Removes the requirement to have a child between 5 and 8 years old restrained in a booster seat while riding in a motor vehicle within 4 miles of their home and while traveling on streets with a posted speed limit not exceeding 45 mph.

This bill has been defeated. UPHA will continue to educate on this topic.