Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 173 (2022GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Winder, M.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/23/2022

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• modifies the size of the Jordan River Recreation Area or zone;
• addresses grants; and
• makes technical changes.

Every vote on this bill

Bill text

JORDAN RIVER RECREATION AREA AMENDMENTS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Mike Winder
Senate Sponsor: 
Scott D. Sandall
Cosponsors:
Cheryl K. Acton
James A. Dunnigan
Ashlee Matthews
Carol Spackman Moss
Judy Weeks Rohner
Angela Romero
Elizabeth Weight
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill addresses Jordan River improvement projects.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ modifies the size of the Jordan River Recreation Area or zone;
▸ addresses grants; and
▸ makes technical changes.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
This bill appropriates in fiscal year 2023:
▸ to Department of Natural Resources -- Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands,
as an ongoing appropriation:
• from the General Fund, $190,000.
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
65A-2-8
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 157
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
65A-2-8
 is amended 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 [
] 
 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 Tracy Aviary, a 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 an urban ranger or conservation corp operated by a
state institution of higher education or similar service-oriented organizations or programs:
(A) to provide trail, river, and parkway maintenance, invasive species removal and
revegetation, 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) (a) The programs described in this section may only be implemented as
appropriations from the Legislature allow.
(b) 
(i)
 Money appropriated to programs in this section [
are
] 
is
 managed by the division
in accordance with this section[
.
] 
and may include the division dispersing money through
issuing grants.
(ii) The division shall:
(A) before December 31, 2022, issue a five-year grant to a zoo, aviary, nature center, or
other educational program located within the zone; and
(B) renew the grant described in Subsection (4)(b)(ii)(A) every five years.
(c) Money that the Legislature appropriates to programs described in this section [
are
]
is
 nonlapsing in accordance with Section 
63J-1-602.2
.
Section 2. 
Appropriation.
The following sums of money are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2022, and ending June 30, 2023. These are additions to amounts previously appropriated for
fiscal year 2023. 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 Department of Natural Resources -- Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands
From General Fund
$190,000
Schedule of Programs:
Project management $190,000
The Legislature intends that the appropriation under this item fund a grant described in
Subsection 
65A-2-8
(4)(b)(ii). An appropriation under this item is nonlapsing.