An act relating to outdoor recreation

This bill creates the Green Mountain Recreation Fund to support trail development and nonprofit organizations in Vermont. The fund would be financed by taking five percent of the existing tax on beer and wine sales. Money from the fund would hire three new full-time staff members to manage trail programs, provide technical assistance, and administer grants for organizational capacity and outdoor recreation projects. Additionally, the bill requires that at least 10 percent of new trails built on state land or with state funding be accessible to people with physical disabilities. The legislation also appropriates $5 million for a community grant program supporting outdoor recreation initiatives in 2024.