Plain English Breakdown
The official text states these provisions repeal on January 1, 2031, meaning they will no longer be in effect after that date.
Changes to Wildlife Grants for Public Land Access
This law requires state officials to fund groups needed for the SHARE wildlife program and raises the maximum payment amounts given to landowners, with annual updates.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to give grants or make agreements with organizations when they are necessary for the SHARE program, instead of just allowing them to do so.
- Increases the limit on money paid to private landowners from $30 per acre to $52 per acre.
- Raises the daily payment cap for public participants from $50 to $87.
- Requires that these dollar amounts be updated every year based on inflation.
- Allows the department to pay back organizations or landowners for services they provide while running the program.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Private landowners who open their property to the public
- Nonprofit conservation groups, governmental entities, and other organizations working on wildlife programs
Terms To Know
- SHARE program
- A state plan that encourages private owners to let people use their land for wildlife-dependent recreational activities.
- Financial compensation cap
- The maximum amount of money the government can pay a landowner under this program per acre or per person.
Limits and Unknowns
- These new rules will end on January 1, 2031.
- A report evaluating the changes must be sent to lawmakers by October 1, 2029, but the results are not yet known.