Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 93 (2023GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Albrecht, C.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/13/2023

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• increases the amount that may be used each fiscal year for the Recreation Restoration Infrastructure Grant Program;
• amends the types of entities that are eligible to receive an infrastructure grant through the Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Grant Program; and
• makes technical and conforming changes.

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Bill text

OUTDOOR RECREATION MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Carl R. Albrecht
Senate Sponsor: 
 Jacob L. Anderegg
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill amends provisions related to outdoor recreation grant programs.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ increases the amount that may be used each fiscal year for the Recreation
Restoration Infrastructure Grant Program;
▸ amends the types of entities that are eligible to receive an infrastructure grant
through the Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Grant Program; and
▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
79-8-202
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 68
79-8-402
, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 68
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
79-8-202
 is amended to read:
79-8-202.
Creation of grant program.
(1) (a) There is created the "Recreation Restoration Infrastructure Grant Program"
administered by the division.
(b) Subject to Subsection (1)(c), [
5% percent
] 
15%
 of the unencumbered amount in the
Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Account, created in Section 
79-8-106
, at the beginning of
each fiscal year may be used for the grant program.
(c) The percentage outlined in Subsection (1)(b) may be increased or decreased at the
beginning of a fiscal year if approved by the executive director after consultation with the
director and the advisory committee.
(2) The division may seek to accomplish the following objectives in administering the
grant program:
(a) rehabilitate or restore high priority trails for both motorized and nonmotorized uses;
(b) rehabilitate or restore high demand recreation areas on public lands; and
(c) encourage the public land entities to engage with volunteer groups to aid with
portions of needed trail work.
(3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the
division shall make rules, after consulting with the advisory committee, establishing the
eligibility and reporting criteria for an entity to receive a recreation restoration infrastructure
grant, including:
(a) the form and process of submitting annual project proposals to the division for a
recreation restoration infrastructure grant;
(b) which entities are eligible to apply for a recreation restoration infrastructure grant;
(c) specific categories of recreation restoration projects that are eligible for a recreation
restoration infrastructure grant;
(d) the method and formula for determining recreation restoration infrastructure grant
amounts; and
(e) the reporting requirements of a recipient of a recreation restoration infrastructure
grant.
Section 2. Section 
79-8-402
 is amended to read:
79-8-402.
Rulemaking and requirements for awarding an infrastructure grant.
(1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and
after consultation with the advisory committee, the division shall make rules establishing the
eligibility and reporting criteria for an entity to receive an infrastructure grant, including:
(a) the form and process of submitting an application to the division for an
infrastructure grant;
(b) which entities are eligible to apply for an infrastructure grant;
(c) specific categories of recreational infrastructure projects that are eligible for an
infrastructure grant;
(d) the method and formula for determining grant amounts; and
(e) the reporting requirements of grant recipients.
(2) In determining the award of an infrastructure grant, the division may prioritize a
recreational infrastructure project that will serve an underserved community.
(3) An infrastructure grant may only be awarded by the executive director after
consultation with the director and the advisory committee.
(4) [
The following entities 
] 
A for-profit entity
 may not receive an infrastructure grant
under this part[
:
]
.
[
(a) a federal government entity;
]
[
(b) a state agency; and
]
[
(c) a for-profit entity.
]
(5) An infrastructure grant may only be awarded under this part:
(a) for a recreational infrastructure project that is accessible to the general public; and
(b) subject to Subsections (6) and (7), if the grant recipient agrees to provide matching
funds having a value:
(i) equal to or greater than the amount of the infrastructure grant; or
(ii) established in accordance with rules made by the division, after consultation with
the advisory committee, and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative
Rulemaking Act.
(6) Up to 50% of the grant recipient match described in Subsection (5)(b) may be
provided through an in-kind contribution by the grant recipient, if:
(a) approved by the executive director after consultation with the director and the
advisory committee; and
(b) the in-kind donation does not include real property.
(7) An infrastructure grant may not be awarded under this part if the grant, or the grant
recipient match described in Subsection (5)(b), will be used for the purchase of real property or
for the purchase or transfer of a conservation easement.