Bill > HB0200

This bill makes amendments to Utah's outdoor recreation laws, primarily focusing on two key sections. First, it expands the governor's responsibilities during a fiscal emergency to include working with the federal government to open and maintain lands managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, in addition to existing national parks, monuments, and forests. The bill requires the Director of the Division of Outdoor Recreation to establish and annually review priorities for these federal lands, considering their economic impact and recreational value. Second, the bill modifies the recreation restoration infrastructure grant program, allowing the advisory committee to prioritize high-demand outdoor recreation amenities and trails. It clarifies that applicants can leverage private and nonstate public money, including cash, resources, goods, or services, and gives special consideration to projects in rural counties. The bill also updates reporting requirements, changing the reporting subcommittee from Business, Economic Development, and Labor to Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality. These changes aim to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities and infrastructure maintenance in Utah, with the amendments set to take effect on May 7, 2025.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

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