Bill > HB0307

This bill addresses wildfire management and funding in Utah by creating a new Utah Wildfire Fund to replace the existing Wildland Fire Suppression Fund. The bill makes several key changes, including redefining terms related to wildfires, establishing a new fund with specific revenue sources and spending guidelines, and creating a more comprehensive approach to wildfire prevention, suppression, and recovery. Specifically, the bill creates the Utah Wildfire Fund with multiple funding streams, including state appropriations, federal funds, and recovered costs, and allows the fund to be used for wildfire costs on state lands, grants to local fire departments, and wildfire prevention efforts. The legislation mandates an annual reporting requirement to the legislature, sets limits on grant disbursements, and establishes minimum annual spending for wildfire prevention. Additionally, the bill repeals several existing wildfire-related funds and consolidates their purposes into the new Utah Wildfire Fund. The changes aim to provide more flexible and robust funding for wildfire management, with a focus on prevention, preparedness, and effective response to wildfire incidents across the state.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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