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HB 375UTAHSession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Utah Reallocates Outdoor Recreation Funds and Establishes the Every Kid Outdoors Initiative

Original title: Outdoor Recreation Modifications

Last action · March 6, 2026: House/ filedSponsors: Jason Kyle and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

Utah HB 375 establishes the Every Kid Outdoors Initiative within the Division of Outdoor Recreation, renames and expands the uses of the Outdoor Adventure Infrastructure , and alters the statutory distribution percentages for outdoor recreation and infrastructure funds beginning July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Changes how state sales tax revenues and funds are funneled into park capital projects, local recreation grants, and children's outdoor education programs, directly altering funding flows for state agencies, school programs, and community infrastructure grants.

Background
  • The Outdoor Adventure Infrastructure Restricted Account was previously established to fund capital projects, maintenance, and grants related to public outdoor recreation infrastructure in Utah. context
  • Jason B. Kyle serves as a member of the Utah House of Representatives representing the state's legislative districts. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Division of Outdoor Recreation

The division must administer the newly created Every Kid Outdoors Initiative, oversee expanded grant programs, and manage administrative cost limits.

Directly affected

Children ages 3 to 18

Children across the state gain access to new outdoor recreation initiatives, field trips, educational campaigns, and expanded UCORE grant programs.

Directly affected

Underserved communities

Communities with limited access to outdoor recreation or education programs are prioritized for initiative resources and UCORE grant awards.

Directly affected

Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District

The district receives a statutory allocation of at least 10% of distributed funds from the Outdoor Adventure Infrastructure Restricted Account.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Every Kid Outdoors Initiative?
It is a newly created initiative administered by the Division of Outdoor Recreation designed to promote the health and social benefits of outdoor recreation for children ages 3 to 18, encourage active lifestyles, provide outdoor opportunities to underserved communities, and support nature-based learning.
How are funds in the Outdoor Adventure Infrastructure Restricted Account distributed under this bill?
Funds are distributed beginning in FY 2025-2026 with at least 15% to State Parks capital projects, at least 22% to competitive recreation grants, at least 18% to specific infrastructure grant programs, at least 53% to larger projects recommended by the Outdoor Adventure Commission, and at least 10% to the Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District.
Who is eligible to receive a UCORE grant under the updated provisions?
Eligible recipients include public schools, institutions of higher education, and qualifying non-profit entities providing children's outdoor recreation and education programs. Federal entities, state agencies (except schools), and for-profit entities are explicitly excluded.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the House · on the Senate floor.

Procedural history

35 actions
  1. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ filed
  2. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ received from Senate
  3. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ to House
  4. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ strike enacting clause
  5. Mar 6, 2026Senate
    Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
  6. Mar 4, 2026Senate
    Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules
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  1. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
  2. Feb 27, 2026Senate
    Senate/ committee report favorable
  3. Feb 26, 2026Senate
    Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  4. Feb 25, 2026SenateCommittee
    Senate/ to standing committee
  5. Feb 24, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  6. Feb 23, 2026Senate
    Senate/ received from House
  7. Feb 23, 2026House
    House/ to Senate
  8. Feb 23, 2026HouseFloor
    House/ passed 3rd reading
  9. Feb 23, 2026House
    House/ 3rd reading
  10. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ 2nd reading
  11. Feb 17, 2026House
    House/ committee report favorable
  12. Feb 17, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0375S01
  13. Feb 17, 2026House
    House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
  14. Feb 13, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0375S01
  15. Feb 12, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0375S01
  16. Feb 11, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0375S01
  17. Feb 11, 2026HouseCommittee
    House/ to standing committee
  18. Feb 11, 2026House Rules Committee
    Bill Substituted by Sponsor in House Rules Comm
  19. Feb 10, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0375S01
  20. Feb 10, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0375S01
  21. Jan 29, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  22. Jan 28, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0375
  23. Jan 28, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0375
  24. Jan 27, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  25. Jan 26, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  26. Jan 26, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0375
  27. Jan 26, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0375
  28. Jan 26, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  29. Jan 26, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Sponsors

Jason KyleHouse · District 8RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Keven StrattonSenate · District 24RepublicanCosponsor

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift98% confidence

Restructuring of Outdoor Recreation Funds

The bill shifts statutory distribution formulas for the Outdoor Adventure Infrastructure Restricted Account, dedicating specific percentages to state parks, capital grants, and the Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District.

Outdoor Adventure Infrastructure Restricted AccountUtah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration DistrictDivision of Outdoor Recreation

Connected Entities

Department of Natural Resources, Utah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District, Outdoor Adventure Infrastructure Restricted Account and 3 more
OrganizationDepartment of Natural Resources“Receives capital project funds and oversees executive determinations”Map →
OrganizationUtah Fairpark Area Investment and Restoration District“Receives a percentage of restricted account distributions”Map →
otherOutdoor Adventure Infrastructure Restricted Account“Restricted account within the General Fund modified by the bill”Map →
OrganizationDivision of Outdoor Recreation“Administers the Every Kid Outdoors Initiative and grant programs”Map →
PersonKeven J. Stratton“Senate Sponsor of the bill”Map →
PersonJason B. Kyle“Chief Sponsor in the Utah House of Representatives”Map →

Sources

Open source document

le.utah.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy15
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