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House backs resolution urging businesses to offer flexible schedules for parents
Summary
The Utah House passed HCR 4 on Feb. 4, 1998, urging Utah employers to explore alternative work schedules to reduce childcare burdens for parents. Supporters framed it as family-friendly public guidance; some members cautioned against blaming businesses. Vote: 69–3.
The Utah House on Feb. 4 adopted House Concurrent Resolution 4, a nonbinding legislative statement encouraging Utah businesses and employers to explore flexible work schedules that reduce the time children spend in daycare and support early-childhood caregiving.
Reading Clerk Robert Kilpack (as listed by the reading) recited the resolution text, which cites research on newborn‑to‑age‑3 development and urges businesses and employees to explore alternative schedules so…
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