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Law enforcement officers employed by Utah's Department of Natural Resources — those who patrol public lands, waterways, and wildlife areas — would see changes to their pay under this bill. If the Legislature provides funding for this purpose, the bill would require the executive director of the Department of Natural Resources, working with the Division of Human Resource Management, to raise the salary range and pay progression for these officers so their compensation more closely matches that of other state law enforcement officers. The bill also makes minor technical wording changes to the law governing DNR pay plans, including updating the term "peace officer" to "law enforcement officer." To fund this effort, the bill appropriates $2,839,300 from the state's General Fund for the 2027 fiscal year.