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PA HR218
Resolution
Status
4/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Haddock
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AI Summary
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Directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study compensation and benefits for Pennsylvania game wardens, waterways conservation officers, and DCNR rangers, comparing them to similar positions in neighboring states and other PA law enforcement roles
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Current starting salaries: game wardens $52,932, waterways conservation officers $48,196, DCNR rangers $45,859—significantly lower than Pennsylvania State Police starting salary of $66,911
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Study must examine salaries, scope of duties, and benefits packages for these conservation officers versus comparable positions elsewhere
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Report with findings and policy recommendations due within one year of adoption to legislative leadership and Game and Fisheries Committee chairs in both chambers
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Resolution cites hiring shortages and lowered qualification standards at the Game Commission and Fish and Boat Commission as concerns linked to lower pay
Legislative Description
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study and issue a report on the compensation and benefits packages given to game wardens, waterways conservation officers and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources rangers.
Last Action
Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
8/10/2025