HB 2690
An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for powers and duties of commission; in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for classes of licenses and for license costs and fees; and making an editorial change.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Game Code to modernize the process for issuing hunting and furtaking licenses. It updates the procedures for establishing license fees, including how the Pennsylvania Game Commission must notify the public and consider comments before setting fees. The bill also clarifies the steps the commission must take to implement and enforce these fee changes, ensuring transparency and public input. Finally, it makes editorial changes to existing sections of the Game Code.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for the Game Commission to propose and implement changes to license and permit fees.
- Requires the commission to provide public notice and a public hearing before setting new fees.
- Specifies the steps the commission must take to review public comments and finalize fee changes.
- Mandates submission of final-form regulations and related materials to the Senate and House Game and Fisheries Committees.
- Defines classes of hunting and furtaking licenses, including resident, nonresident, and senior licenses.
- Updates fee amounts for various license types, including adult and junior resident/nonresident licenses, bear licenses, and antlerless deer licenses.
- Clarifies the process for issuing vouchers for licenses and permits, specifying associated fees.
- Establishes a timeline for the bill's effective date (60 days after enactment).
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Nonresident hunters and furtakers
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Thomas Mehaffie
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours