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Senate committee hears bill to set 40/40/20 split for Montana Trail Stewardship grants and broaden eligible uses
Summary
Sen. Barry Usher told the Senate Fish and Game Committee SB 310 would codify a 40% motorized, 40% non‑motorized, and 20% multi‑use split for the Trail Stewardship Grant Program and expand eligible uses to allow equipment purchases, construction, safety/education and feasibility studies; FWP said existing data show non‑motorized demand outpaces motorized.
Sen. Barry Usher introduced Senate Bill 310 to the Senate Fish and Game Committee, saying the bill would codify a distribution formula for the Trail Stewardship Grant Program and expand what the grants can pay for. "This bill does not raise any additional monies," Usher said, explaining the $9 opt‑out fee on license plate applications remains the primary funding source.
Supporters told the committee the bill is intended to guarantee a minimum share for both motorized and non‑motorized users while allowing unused shares to be applied for by the other group. "So we're not taking money away from anybody, but we're guaranteeing that each side gets their fair share of money,"…
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