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House adopts resolution urging ethical standards for athletes after Olympic marijuana incidents
Summary
House Resolution 2, introduced by Representative Buckner, urges a message to athletic governing bodies about athletes' conduct following reports of Olympic athletes testing positive for marijuana. The resolution passed on the consent calendar, 67‑0.
The Utah House adopted House Resolution 2 on the consent calendar following a brief presentation by Representative Buckner.
Buckner, identifying himself as a DARE officer, said the resolution is not accusatory toward the International Olympic Committee but is intended to convey expectations for athletes who serve as role models for young people after several Olympic athletes tested positive for marijuana. He framed the measure as an ethical appeal to discourage drug use by high‑profile athletes and as guidance for youth. He described the resolution as non‑punitive and as a statement of values rather than a legislative penalty.
Time limits on the consent calendar curtailed extended debate and the clerk recorded that House Resolution 2 received 67 yes votes and 0 no votes. The resolution will be filed in the House journal.
