This bill addresses provisions related to Jordan River improvement projects.
This bill:
- modifies how the Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands (division) expends money related to a Jordan River improvement project, including:
allowing the division to expend money for an activity along the entire length of the Jordan River; andrequiring the division to consult with the Jordan River Commission before expending money for an improvement project;
- creates a matching grant program for counties and municipalities to fund improvement projects that increase access to a recreational activity on the Jordan River;
- directs funding from the Outdoor Adventure Infrastructure Restricted Account to the matching grant program; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.
Recommended by: Legislative Water Development CommissionStatutes affected:
Introduced: 51-9-902, 65A-2-8