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Utah House unanimously passes resolution recognizing school bus drivers
Summary
The Utah House passed House Joint Resolution 2 commending school bus drivers for safety and service, citing state figures on ridership and the environmental benefits of bus transportation; the measure passed 71–0 and will be sent to the Senate.
The Utah House of Representatives unanimously passed House Joint Resolution 2 on Jan. 30, recognizing school bus drivers for their role in student safety and transportation. The House vote was 71 yes, 0 no; the resolution will be transmitted to the Senate.
Representative Tiara Waite, sponsor of the resolution, told colleagues that school buses serve about 95,000 Utah students and that ‘‘school buses have an unparalleled safety record mostly because of their drivers who meet very stringent requirements for licensure and training.’’ She added that buses reduce traffic and pollution and support students with special needs.
Representative Chu spoke in support, offering personal testimony about growing up on a school bus and praising drivers who ‘‘take care of our most precious resources that we have in America, our children.’’ Members acknowledged several bus drivers and school transportation staff who were present in the gallery.
The resolution was called and debated as a time-certain item; after discussion, the Speaker opened and closed voting and announced the unanimous result. The resolution is nonbinding and serves to formally commend the drivers and bring the matter to the attention of the Senate.
The House returned to routine business after the vote; the resolution does not change statute or funding and will not by itself change state transportation practice. It now moves to the Senate for consideration.
