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House adopts substitute on public lands policy coordination after amendment
Summary
The House adopted a substituted version of House Bill 169 to clarify membership and roles of public‑lands coordinating bodies, authorize county grant opportunities related to RS‑2477 roads, and require reporting; the record shows the substitute passed but the transcript contains inconsistent vote tallies for the final passage.
The Utah House on March 4 adopted a first substitute of House Bill 169 to amend public lands policy coordination statutes, clarify roles of the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office and related councils, and provide for county engagement and limited grant authority for RS‑2477 road issues.
Representative Noel, identified in the record as the House sponsor, said the measure was drafted after a performance audit of the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office and was developed in collaboration with that office and the Lieutenant Governor's staff. Floor discussion noted the bill adjusts membership of the Constitutional Defense Council, clarifies the role of the public lands coordinator and state planning coordinator, and requires an update on the state's progress related to RS‑2477 (rights‑of‑way) while creating an avenue for county grants in areas where the state supports local action.
A friendly amendment was adopted on the floor; the sponsor moved to delete the original bill body and substitute the first substitute including the amendment. The motion to substitute and amend was approved on the floor. The transcript records the substitute as passing the House; however, the provided floor text contains inconsistent tally lines for the final vote, so the exact recorded yes/no count in this transcript extract is unclear and should be confirmed with the official House clerks' record.
The bill will be transmitted to the Senate for its consideration.
