On April 30, the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee approved and reported out House Bill 808 (Mehaffie-R-Dauphin) authorizing the Fish and Boat Commission to adopt their own fees for 3 years (House Fiscal Note and summary).
The bill now goes to the full Senate for action.
Sen. Daniel Laughlin (R-Erie) serves as Majority Chair of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee and can be contacted by calling 717-787-8927 or send email to: dlaughlin@pasen.gov. Sen. James Brewster (D-Allegheny) serves as Minority Chair and can be contacted by calling 717-787-5580 or send email to: brewster@pasenate.com.
NewsClips:
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New Fish & Boat Commission Executive Director Tim Schaeffer Says Cooperation Essential For Conservation
Fish & Boat Commission Takes Actions To Improve Public Access To Waterways
Awards Presented To Fish & Boat Commission Employees
Allegheny Front: The Fungus That’s Wiping Out Frogs And Salamanders
Bob Frye: Vernal Pools A Source Of Unique, Varied Life In Spring
State Agencies Investigate Fish Kill In Popular Donegal Creek, Lancaster County
Test Results From Donegal Creek Fish-Kill Could Take A Month
Thousands Flock To Shad Fest On Delaware River for Food, Fun, Fish
Demko: Wind Gap Man Catches $20,000 Fish On Delaware River
Editorial: Being On Team Hellbender Is About Helping Our Environment
Hayes: Pittsburgh Bald Eagle Webcam Viewers Disturbed By Recent Bird Behavior
Audubon Society Of Western PA Unable To Determine If Eaglet Swallowed Fishing Hook
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[Posted: April 30, 2019]
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