UtahUtah law allows outdoor grants to cover waterbody restoration
Utah’s outdoor recreation grant program may cover projects that restore waterbodies for water-related recreation and public access.
What it does
Outdoor recreation grant projects may include restoring natural features, such as waterbodies, for water-related recreation and public access.
Argument forRestoring a waterbody for recreation could give people more ways to reach and enjoy Utah's outdoors.
Argument againstWaterbody restoration projects could compete with trails and other recreation projects for grant money, which is available only when the Legislature appropriates it.
More detail
Outdoor recreation projects may include restoring a natural feature, such as a waterbody. The project must help the public access and enjoy Utah's outdoors. Waterbody restoration is included for a water-related outdoor recreation activity. The law took effect May 6, 2026.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 25Governor Spencer Cox SignedBecame Law
- Mar 17House/ to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 17House/ received enrolled bill from PrintingMinor
- Mar 12House/ enrolled bill to Printing
- Mar 12Enrolled Bill Returned to House or SenateMinor
- Mar 10Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
- Mar 10Bill Received from House for EnrollingMinor
- Mar 7House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrollingMajor
- Vote recorded Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 7House/ received from SenateMinor
- Mar 7Senate/ to House
- Mar 7Senate/ signed by President/ returned to HouseMajor
- Mar 7Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspensionPassed Senate
- Mar 7Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspensionMinor
- Mar 6Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
- Mar 5Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]Minor
- Mar 2Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
- Mar 2Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee]Minor
- Mar 2Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee]Minor
- Feb 27Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee]Minor
- Vote recorded House/ passed 3rd reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 27Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)Minor
- Feb 27Senate/ received from HouseMinor
- Feb 27House/ to Senate
- Feb 27House/ held
- Feb 27House/ passed 3rd readingPassed House
- Feb 27House/ 3rd readingMinor
- Feb 23House/ 2nd readingMinor
- Feb 23House/ committee report favorable [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Minor
- Feb 23House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Minor
- Feb 20House/ to standing committee [House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee]Minor
- Feb 19House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal AnalystMinor
- Feb 19LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0567
- Feb 19LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0567
- Feb 17House/ 1st reading (Introduced)Minor
- Feb 17House/ received bill from Legislative ResearchMinor
- Feb 16LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0567
- Feb 16LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0567
- Feb 16Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
- Feb 16Bill Numbered but not DistributedIntroduced