This bill addresses wildfires.
This bill:
- merges several funds into the Utah Wildfire Fund (fund);
- modifies references to the funds merged into the fund;
- amends definition provisions;
- addresses delegation of fire management authority;
- addresses elements of the fund such as what is deposited into the fund and how money in the fund is used;
- requires reporting;
- authorizes rulemaking;
- moves provisions related to community wildfire preparedness plans addressing wildland-urban interface;
- includes a coordination clause with H.B. 48 to address the transition to the Utah Wildfire Fund; and
- makes technical and conforming amendments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-21-2, 63J-1-314, 63J-1-315, 63J-3-103, 63N-3-106, 65A-1-1, 65A-8-203, 65A-8-203.1, 65A-8-209
Substitute #1: 59-21-2, 63J-1-314, 63J-1-315, 63J-3-103, 63N-3-106, 65A-1-1, 65A-8-203, 65A-8-203.1, 65A-8-209
Amended 2/26/2025 12:02:901: 59-21-2, 63J-1-314, 63J-1-315, 63J-3-103, 63N-3-106, 65A-1-1, 65A-8-203, 65A-8-203.1
Substitute #2: 59-21-2, 63J-1-314, 63J-1-315, 63J-3-103, 63N-3-106, 65A-1-1, 65A-8-203, 65A-8-203.1
Enrolled: 59-21-2, 63J-1-314, 63J-1-315, 63J-3-103, 63N-3-106, 65A-1-1, 65A-8-203, 65A-8-203.1
Substitute #3: 59-21-2, 63J-1-314, 63J-1-315, 63J-3-103, 63N-3-106, 65A-1-1, 65A-8-203, 65A-8-203.1