Friday, May 3, 2019

Senate Committee Meets May 7 To Consider Bill To Authorize Game Commission To Set Its Own Fees

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.
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