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PA HB1999

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kerry Benninghoff

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a special Smokey Bear license plate featuring the iconic bear image and the phrase "Only you can prevent wildfires," designed in consultation with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
  • Requires a $43 fee in addition to standard registration fees; $14 of each fee goes to the Wild Resource Conservation Fund for wildfire mitigation
  • Limits plate eligibility to passenger cars and trucks with registered gross weight of 14,000 pounds or less
  • Requires PennDOT to obtain federal authorization from the U.S. Forest Service Chief to use the Smokey Bear depiction before implementing the program
  • Takes effect 120 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In registration of vehicles, providing for Smokey Bear license plate.

Last Action

Referred to Transportation

10/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation10/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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