(5) If the Legislature appropriates money to the Department of Transportation from the account, the Transportation Commission, created in Section 72-1-301, shall prioritize projects and determine funding levels in accordance with Subsection 72-1-303(1)(a) based on recommendations of the Department of Transportation.

{Section 2.

Section 51-9-902 is amended to read:

} 51-9-902.

Outdoor Adventure Infrastructure Restricted Account.

(1) There is created within the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Outdoor Adventure Infrastructure Restricted Account." - 3 - SB0130 compared with SB0130S01 (2) The account shall consist of:

(a) money deposited into the account under Subsection 59-12-103(4)(h);

and (b) interest and earnings on money in the account.

(3) Subject to appropriation from the Legislature, money from the account shall be used for:

(a) new construction of outdoor recreation infrastructure;

(b) upgrades of outdoor recreation infrastructure;

(c) the replacement of or structural improvements to outdoor recreation infrastructure;

(d) the acquisition of land, a right-of-way, or easement used in relationship to outdoor recreation infrastructure;

(e) providing access from state highways, as defined in Section 72-1-102, to outdoor recreation infrastructure;

(f) the costs associated with bringing new construction or upgrades of outdoor recreation infrastructure into environmental compliance;

(g) strategic planning related to the development of outdoor recreation infrastructure;

(h) facilitating avalanche safety forecasting to protect the public in relation to outdoor recreation infrastructure;

or (i) clean up or security relating to outdoor recreation infrastructure.

(4) For each fiscal year, beginning with fiscal year 2025-2026, the Division of Finance shall, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, distribute money from the Outdoor Adventure Infrastructure Restricted Account as follows:

(a) at least 15% to the Department of Natural Resources - Division of State Parks - Capital, to be expended using the department's existing prioritization process for capital projects in state parks described in Subsection (3);

(b) at least 22% to the Department of Natural Resources - Division of Outdoor Recreation - Capital, to be expended for competitive Recreation Restoration Infrastructure grants or Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure grants for outdoor recreation capital projects and related maintenance expenses, where maintenance expenses do not exceed 15% of the appropriation;

(c) at least 53% to the Department of Natural Resources - Division of Outdoor Recreation - Capital, to be expended for larger outdoor recreation infrastructure projects described in Subsection (3) as recommended to the Legislature by the Outdoor Adventure Commission;[ and] - 4 - SB0130 compared with SB0130S01 (d) at least [10%] 8% to the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District created in Section 11-70-201 for the development and operation of the district[.] ;

and (e) at least 2% to the Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, created in Section 65A-1-4, to be expended for Jordan River recreational access grants described in Subsection 65A-2-8(5)(b)(iii).

(5) If the Legislature appropriates money to the Department of Transportation from the account, the Transportation Commission, created in Section 72-1-301, shall prioritize projects and determine funding levels in accordance with Subsection 72-1-303(1)(a) based on recommendations of the Department of Transportation.

65A-2-8.65A-2-8 .

{(EffectiveJordan 05/06/26)}Jordan River improvement projects -- Grants.

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:] - 5 - SB0130 compared with SB0130S01 [(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;- 2 - Enrolled Copy S.B.

130 commission;

and] [(b) purchase, lease, sell, or dispose of property or an easement within the zone to achieve the goals in Subsection (2)(a).] [(3)[(3)(a) (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;

- 6 - SB0130 compared with SB0130S01 (c) a partnership to increase access to a recreational activity on the Jordan River, including a bike or boat rental concessionaire, an animal preserve or sanctuary, or other partnership;

(C)- emergency3 care;- S.B.

130 Enrolled Copy (C) emergency care;

(5)(5)(a) (a) The [programs] activities described in this section may only be implemented as appropriations from the Legislature allow.

(b)(b)(i) (i) Money appropriated to [programs] an activity in this section is managed by the division in accordance with this section and may include the division [dispersing money through ]issuing grants.

- 7 - SB0130 compared with SB0130S01 (iii) The division may issue a matching grant to a countycounty, municipality, or municipalitythe commission for an improvement project that increases recreational access on the Jordan River, if the countycounty, municipality, or municipality:commission:

(A) provides at least an equal amount of matching funds;

and (B) certifies that the countycounty, municipality, or municipalitycommission will spend the grant funds on an improvement project that increases recreational access or improves public safety along the Jordan River.

(c) Money that the Legislature appropriates to [programs] an activity or program described- in4 this- sectionEnrolled isCopy nonlapsingS.B. in accordance with Section 63J-1-602.2.

130 described in this section is nonlapsing in accordance with Section .63J-1-602.2.

Section 2.

Effective date.

(1) {Except as provided in Subsection (2), this } This bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

{(2) {The actions affecting Section 51-9-902 (Effective 07/01/26) take effect on July 1, 2026.} } 1-23-26 8:02 AM - 85 -