The Senate Game and Fisheries Committee is scheduled to meet on May 7 to consider Senate Bill 552 (Stefano-R-Fayette) to authorize the Game Commission to set its own license fees for 5 years (sponsor summary).

Also on the agenda is Senate Bill 553 (Stefano-R-Fayette) to authorize the Fish and Boat Commission to sets its own license fees for 5 years (sponsor summary).

This bill is similar to House Bill 808 (Mehaffie-R-Dauphin) authorizing the Fish and Boat Commission to adopt their own license fees for 3 years (House Fiscal Note and summary) the Committee reported out on April 30, except for the different sunset period.

Last session the Senate passed legislation allows both Commissions to adopt their own license fees.

The meeting will be held in Room 461 of the Capitol starting at Noon.

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:

Game Commission Might Reconsider Saturday Deer Hunting Opener In 2020

Saturday Start To Deer Hunting Season Might Not Be Permanent

Related Stories:

Game Commission Board To Study Saturday Deer Hunting Opener Ahead Of 2020 Season

Governor’s Advisory Council Seeks Candidates For Game Commission Board

[Posted: May 3, 2019]

5/6/2019