Bill > HB0319

This bill updates Utah's statewide resource management plan by making several key modifications. It adds a definition for "outdoor recreation infrastructure" and requires the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office to identify at least 10 priority outdoor recreation infrastructure projects in consultation with the Division of Outdoor Recreation, Division of State Parks, and Utah Office of Tourism. The bill adopts a new statewide resource management plan dated January 8, 2024, which replaces the previous plan from January 9, 2023. The office is now mandated to monitor government compliance with the plan and must notify the Federalism Commission of any proposed modifications, coordinate with the commission on potential changes, and prepare an annual report detailing recommended modifications and plan implementation progress. Any significant modifications to the plan require legislative approval and will not take effect until approved by the Legislature. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, and aims to enhance Utah's approach to managing and developing outdoor recreation resources across federal, state, and local levels.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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