Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 259 (2015GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Powell, K.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/25/2015

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Gary R. Herbert

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• states that the Division of Parks and Recreation permit multiple use of state parks, including camping; and
• makes technical changes.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

AMENDMENTS TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF STATE
PARKS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Kraig Powell
Senate Sponsor: 
 David P. Hinkins
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill modifies the duties of the Division of Parks and Recreation.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ states that the Division of Parks and Recreation permit multiple use of state parks,
including camping; and
▸ makes technical changes.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
79-4-203
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 347
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
79-4-203
 is amended to read:
79-4-203.
Powers and duties of division.
(1) As used in this section, "real property" includes land under water, upland, and all
other property commonly or legally defined as real property.
(2) The Division of Wildlife Resources shall retain the power and jurisdiction
conferred upon it by law within state parks and on property controlled by the Division of Parks
and Recreation with reference to fish and game.
(3) The division shall permit multiple use of state parks and property controlled by it
for purposes such as grazing, fishing, hunting, 
camping,
 mining, and the development and
utilization of water and other natural resources.
(4) (a) The division may acquire real and personal property in the name of the state by
all legal and proper means, including purchase, gift, devise, eminent domain, lease, exchange,
or otherwise, subject to the approval of the executive director and the governor.
(b) In acquiring any real or personal property, the credit of the state may not be pledged
without the consent of the Legislature.
(5) (a) Before acquiring any real property, the division shall notify the county
legislative body of the county where the property is situated of its intention to acquire the
property.
(b) If the county legislative body requests a hearing within 10 days of receipt of the
notice, the division shall hold a public hearing in the county concerning the matter.
(6) Acceptance of gifts or devises of land or other property is at the discretion of the
division, subject to the approval of the executive director and the governor.
(7) The division shall acquire property by eminent domain in the manner authorized by
Title 78B, Chapter 6, Part 5, Eminent Domain.
(8) (a) The division may make charges for special services and use of facilities, the
income from which is available for park and recreation purposes.
(b) The division may conduct and operate those services necessary for the comfort and
convenience of the public.
(9) (a) The division may lease or rent concessions of all lawful kinds and nature in state
parks and property to persons, partnerships, and corporations for a valuable consideration upon
the recommendation of the board.
(b) The division shall comply with Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code, in
selecting concessionaires.
(10) The division shall proceed without delay to negotiate with the federal government
concerning the Weber Basin and other recreation and reclamation projects.
(11) The division shall receive and distribute voluntary contributions collected under
Section 
41-1a-422
 in accordance with Section 
79-4-404
.
Legislative Review Note
 as of 1-23-15 11:46 AM
Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel