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PA HB763

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joe Hamm

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's authority and jurisdiction over stream maintenance or clearing activities in Pennsylvania

  • Eliminates the requirement for Fish and Boat Commission approval or authorization for any stream maintenance or clearing activities conducted in the Commonwealth

  • Prohibits the Department of Environmental Protection from delegating its stream maintenance authority to the Fish and Boat Commission

  • Allows the Fish and Boat Commission to retain an advisory role only for permits involving construction or installation of new bridges or culverts

  • Limits Fish and Boat Commission enforcement to cases involving unpermitted activities or permit violations, requiring the Commission to first verify with DEP and county conservation districts that no valid permit exists before imposing penalties; act takes effect in 60 days

Legislative Description

Further providing for permit issuance and conditions and for enforcement orders.

Last Action

Referred to Game & Fisheries

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Game & Fisheries3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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