S.R. 3 Senate Resolution Regarding Animal Sheltering During Disasters: transcript

Thank you. I would speak against that motion. I think we hold producers responsible in, in so many industries. Even, you know, with solar panels for instance, we require that they bond out and, uh, and are responsible for their products after they are, uh, out in the private market. And, and I think that should apply in, in other sectors as well. Um, as was mentioned earlier, this bill also stamps on local control. I mean, there's a whole provision in here about, uh, preempting a political subdivision from enacting legislation regarding the, um, the, the products mentioned here. So I think this, this goes against our values, uh, as, as the state that tells our local municipalities and counties that, uh, they should have more power. And, and I think this is, uh, gonna lead to an, an even greater, uh, influence of, of firearms in our communities, in, in a way that is, uh, dangerous for, for constituents, especially here in, in Salt Lake County. So, um, I speak against the motion.

and me realizing how much complexity there is across our state and across each of our communities and the needs of each community having its own, um, kind of flavor. I'm grateful to those on the, um, natural Resources Committee who helped me find this pathway because what I really wanted to do was to bring attention to our emergency management spaces and the thinking around that that says, Hey, if we can help, I dunno if I dare refer to myself as, you know, the kooky dog lovers like myself, have a way that I can be the one to take care of my animal, should a disaster strike so that the shelters don't have to. And so that the EMS don't have to res worry and respond if we can find ways to, uh, think about this in our planning, that it's probably better for all parties. So ultimately this resolution encourages local governments to think about this in their disaster planning. There's no requirements, there's no code shifting. It's just a reminder that, hey, this is a way that we can help our communities while also protecting those precious resources that are our first responders and shelter folks. Simple as that.

Would this be something like, uh, they had Noah when they had that natural disaster when they brought all their pets and loaded 'em on the ship or whatever or something Like that? Oh, Senator. He and Senator, uh, will you agree to yield?

Yes. I mean, Senator Plumb, what'd I say? I'll take that flattery. Thank you. Yeah. Senator Plumb.

I hadn't thought historically back quite that far, but I think I can see it. I think I can see it.

Yeah, I, I really do appreciate all the work after a couple years into this, that, that it's really the conversations that matter and I appreciate it. And with that, I'd call the question

Thank you Mr. President. Um, this bill, um, basically just requests

spaces will help owners like myself do the right thing and be able to take care of my own pet during a disaster and not require any additional taking care of by our shelters and our first responders. Um, I appreciate all the work that went into helping me get this language right. And with that I'm open to any questions.

Thank you Mr. President ProAm. I would call the question

And the question is, shall SR three pass Roll call vote. Senator Vickers. Baldy Aye. Lewin Aye. Brammer bus? Aye. Comore Escamilla. Aye. Fillmore Grover Harper. Kinins. Ipson Aye. Johnson k Juab McKay Mikel Milner Musselman Owen Aye. Pitcher Plum Aye. Rebi. A Sandal Stevenson Stratton Vickers Weiler Wilson Winterton Pitcher, president Adams

Motion to circle Mr. President Pro. Temp.

Senator Wilson. Uh, motion to circle sponsors on the DAAs.

Thank you Mr. President Pro Tem. Today I have with you me, my friend Jenny. She is a constituent from Utah County. Here to observe the process. Please welcome her to the Senate.