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Division director reports narrowed General Fund cut, seeks $2.5M to expand OHV grants
Summary
Division Director Jason Curry told the Off‑Highway Vehicle Advisory Council that a proposed $80,000 General Fund cut was reduced to $20,000; the Division assumed $80,000/year maintenance shop costs and is pursuing new positions and a $2.5 million appropriation for OHV grants. Curry also summarized three bills affecting OHV rules and funding.
Jason Curry, Division Director for the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, told the Off‑Highway Vehicle Advisory Council on March 6 that the Division’s General Fund reduction was finalized at $20,000, down from an initially proposed $80,000. He also reported that the Division has taken over operation and maintenance costs for a maintenance shop estimated at $80,000 per year and is pursuing budget expansion requests to fund a mechanized trail crew, a project management position, and a $2.5 million appropriation for the OHV recreation grant.
Curry summarized pending legislation the Division is tracking: HB 375 would allow the Outdoor Adventure Fund to pay administrative and public‑relations costs to relieve pressure on registration funds; HB 444 would change sand‑dune riding flag rules toward a broader "high‑visibility" standard; and HB 381 would establish definitions and certification training age requirements for high‑powered electric vehicles operated on city streets. The council discussed how those changes could affect program administration and outreach.
Curry’s briefing provided the council context for upcoming budget conversations and helped set priorities for the Division’s FY27 requests. The council did not take a formal vote on any budget items during the meeting.
