Rep. Hoang Nguyen

Maddy summaryHB 296 amends Utah's water conservation plan requirements to allow water providers (like utilities and water districts) to include commitments for water uses on the Great Salt Lake within their conservation plans. The bill adds "the commitment of available water to uses on the Great Salt Lake" as an optional provision that providers may incorporate into their plans. It makes technical updates to existing code without appropriating funds or changing core requirements for water conservation goals, public notice, or plan submissions. This change specifically enables water providers to formally account for Great Salt Lake water needs in their conservation strategies. The bill does not alter the mandatory elements of water conservation plans, such as public hearings, five-year updates, or regional conservation goals.

Maddy summaryHB 240 establishes licensing and certification requirements for businesses and individuals servicing large carbon dioxide systems in Utah. It directly affects technicians and companies that install, maintain, or repair systems holding 100 pounds or more of carbon dioxide, commonly used in fire suppression. The bill requires the Utah Fire Prevention Board to create rules, application forms, and fees for a state licensing program, mandating certification for all personnel performing service work on these systems. It defines "carbon dioxide system" to include related equipment like pipes and gas detection, and makes technical updates to existing fire safety codes. The bill does not appropriate funds or change current fire safety standards beyond this new regulatory framework.

Maddy summaryHB 351 requires Utah public schools to follow up with parents within 30 days if a student fails a vision screening, confirming they received results and offering help finding care. It affects students aged 3-16 in Utah public schools, their parents, and school staff conducting screenings. The bill establishes a two-tier screening system (basic "tier one" and more detailed "tier two"), mandates training for school nurses and volunteers, and creates standardized forms to ensure screenings aren't confused with full eye exams. Schools must also provide resources for follow-up care and prevent volunteers from promoting businesses during screenings. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, with no new funding required.

Maddy summaryHB 347 requires Utah school districts to notify nearby residents before installing new artificial turf on school athletic fields. Specifically, school boards must send written notice to properties within 200 feet of the installation site at least 30 days before a public meeting, including details like location, size, materials, and intended use. They must also post the notice online 60 days in advance and allow public comment at the meeting. This applies only to new installations - not repairs or replacements - and does not change environmental requirements or create new legal rights.

Maddy summaryHB 391 revises Utah's emergency medical services (EMS) regulations by granting the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (Bureau) enforcement authority and requiring the Trauma System and Emergency Medical Services Committee to annually recommend a fine schedule for licensed EMS providers. It creates the "Emergency Medical Services Critical Needs Account," into which all fines collected from EMS provider violations must be deposited. The Bureau must use 25% of quarterly account balances to fund critical needs grants, with 21% allocated as per capita block grants to nonprofit prehospital EMS providers. This directly affects licensed EMS providers (who pay fines), the Bureau (which enforces rules and manages funds), and nonprofit EMS organizations (which receive grant funding).

Maddy summarySB 131 amends Utah’s water conservation plan requirements to allow water providers (like municipal utilities and water districts) to include commitments of available water for Great Salt Lake uses in their conservation plans. This change specifically adds "the commitment of available water to uses on the Great Salt Lake" as an optional provision within existing conservation plan frameworks. The bill makes no new funding commitments and only adjusts technical language in Utah Code Section 73-10-32. It does not create new obligations but expands what water providers may voluntarily include in their plans to address water conservation.

Maddy summaryHB 238 amends the financial account structure within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reorganize how certain funds are tracked and allocated. It directly affects the HHS department's internal budgeting processes by modifying specific account codes and reporting requirements. The bill's key mechanism is changing the administrative framework for handling designated funds, without altering program eligibility or funding levels. This is a procedural budget amendment, pending further legislative action.