Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Grant Program Amendments

HB 567 amends Utah's Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Grant Program to clarify that projects may include restoring natural features (like waterbodies) to improve public access to outdoor spaces. It modifies funding distribution rules, requiring 53% of funds to support larger projects recommended by the Outdoor Adventure Commission, 22% for competitive grants for smaller projects, 15% for state park capital improvements, and 10% for Utah Fairpark. The bill does not appropriate new money but adjusts how existing funds from the "Outdoor Adventure Infrastructure Restricted Account" are allocated. It directly affects state departments managing recreation infrastructure (like the Division of Outdoor Recreation) and ensures projects remain accessible to all without exclusive community access.