Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 216 Third Substitute (2018GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Winder, M.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/21/2018

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Gary R. Herbert

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• defines terms; and
• authorizes the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, in consultation with the Jordan River Commission and other entities, to expend money as appropriations allow on projects around the Jordan River under certain conditions.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

JORDAN RIVER RECREATION AREA
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Mike Winder
Senate Sponsor: 
Evan J. Vickers
Cosponsors:
Cheryl K. Acton
Carl R. Albrecht
Patrice M. Arent
Stewart E. Barlow
Joel K. Briscoe
Rebecca Chavez-Houck
Kay J. Christofferson
Kim F. Coleman
Brad M. Daw
Susan Duckworth
James A. Dunnigan
Rebecca P. Edwards
Steve Eliason
Justin L. Fawson
Gage Froerer
Francis D. Gibson
Keith Grover
Craig Hall
Stephen G. Handy
Sandra Hollins
Gregory H. Hughes
Eric K. Hutchings
Ken Ivory
Michael S. Kennedy
Brian S. King
John Knotwell
Karen Kwan
Bradley G. Last
A. Cory Maloy
Daniel McCay
Michael K. McKell
Carol Spackman Moss
Merrill F. Nelson
Michael E. Noel
Derrin R. Owens
Lee B. Perry
Jeremy A. Peterson
Val L. Peterson
Dixon M. Pitcher
Val K. Potter
Marie H. Poulson
Susan Pulsipher
Paul Ray
Edward H. Redd
Angela Romero
Douglas V. Sagers
Scott D. Sandall
Mike Schultz
V. Lowry Snow
Keven J. Stratton
Raymond P. Ward
Christine F. Watkins
R. Curt Webb
Elizabeth Weight
John R. Westwood
Mark A. Wheatley
Logan Wilde
Brad R. Wilson
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill deals with an area along the Jordan River.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ defines terms; and
▸ authorizes the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, in consultation with the
Jordan River Commission and other entities, to expend money as appropriations
allow on projects around the Jordan River under certain conditions.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2019: 
▸ to the Department of Natural Resources -- Division of Forestry, Fire, and State
Lands -- Project Management:
• from the General Fund, one-time, $500,000; and
▸ to the Department of Natural Resources -- Division of Forestry, Fire, and State
Lands -- Project Management:
• from the General Fund, ongoing, $500,000. 
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
ENACTS:
65A-2-8
, Utah Code Annotated 1953
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
65A-2-8
 is enacted to read:
 65A-2-8.
Jordan River improvement projects.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Commission" means the Jordan River Commission created by interlocal
agreement.
(b) "Zone" means the Jordan River Recreation Area, the area 250 yards on each side of
the Jordan River from the edge of the river between SR-201 and 4430 South.
(2) The division, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and
Subsections (3) and (4), may:
(a) expend money for the following purposes:
(i) enhancing safety, recreation, and conservation in the zone;
(ii) capital improvements within the zone, including:
(A) lighting along the Jordan River and within the zone;
(B) completing construction of a paved pathway on both sides of the Jordan River
within the zone;
(C) building a boat launch, picnic pavilion, bench, restroom, or other amenity within
the zone; and
(D) supporting an aviary, nature area, bike or boat rental concessionaire, or other
partnerships to enhance recreation in the zone;
(iii) funding programs to clean the zone, remove invasive species, and restore riparian
habitat;
(iv) hiring or contracting for personnel to perform tasks as directed by the commission;
(v) partnering or contracting with urban ranger or similar service-oriented
organizations or programs:
(A) to provide trail maintenance, emergency care, and environmental education for the
area 250 yards on each side of the Jordan River from the edge of the river for the entire length
of the river; and
(B) to report to the appropriate public official all health, safety, or law enforcement
concerns that the organization encounters, as directed by the commission; and
(vi) partnering or contracting with local law enforcement or a certified peace officer to
provide patrol, security, and law enforcement for the area 250 yards on each side of the Jordan
River from the edge of the river for the entire length of the river; and
(b) purchase, lease, sell, or dispose of property or an easement within the zone to
achieve the goals in Subsection (2)(a).
(3) (a) Before engaging in any activity described in Subsections (2)(a)(i) through
(2)(a)(iii) or Subsection (2)(b), the division shall receive the approval of:
(i) the commission;
(ii) any relevant governmental entity that owns or is responsible for the maintenance of
real property within the zone, including Salt Lake County Flood Control; and
(iii) the relevant municipality within the zone.
(b) Before engaging in any activity described in Subsections (2)(a)(iv) through
(2)(a)(vi), the division shall:
(i) receive the approval of the commission; and
(ii) consult with:
(A) any relevant governmental entity that owns or is responsible for the maintenance of
real property within the zone; and
(B) the relevant municipality within the zone.
(4) The programs described in this section may only be implemented as appropriations
from the Legislature allow.
Section 2. 
Appropriation.
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2018, and ending June 30, 2019. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for
fiscal year 2019. Under the terms and conditions of Title 63J, Chapter 1, Budgetary Procedures
Act, the Legislature appropriates the following sums of money from the funds or accounts
indicated for the use and support of the government of the state of Utah.
ITEM 1
To the Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands
From General Fund, one-time
$500,000
From General Fund, ongoing
$500,000
Schedule of Programs:
Project Management $1,000,000
The Legislature intends that the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands use up to
10% of appropriated funds on administrative functions and then spend remaining funds
appropriated under this section to implement the programs described in Section 
65A-2-8
, with
half the remaining money appropriated expended on the programs described in Subsections
65A-2-8
(2)(a)(i) through (iv) and half the remaining money appropriated expended on the
programs described in Subsections 
65A-2-8
(2)(a)(v) and (vi).