Bills Passed House 2025-2026
| HB103 (Chapter 28) - An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for at-risk, derelict and abandoned boats; and imposing penalties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 1999) Amends Title 30 (Fish), adding a chapter to provide for at-risk, derelict and abandoned boats; and imposing penalties. Provides definitions, revising and adding certain terms. Provides for the identification, notice and related actions for the disposition of at-risk, derelict and abandoned boats. Establishes who the commission shall notify within seven calendar days of the identification of the at-risk boat, derelict boat or abandoned boat. Specifies provisions for the notice to an owner and for public notice. Provides for actions by the owner. Specifies recovery costs. Stipulates that a person involved in the identification, notification, recovery or storage of a boat under this chapter shall not be liable for any claim of property damage related to the boat. Amends penalty structures to match abandoned automotive vehicles. Defines “restitution costs.” Provides for the development, posting and submittal of forms. Provides for nuisances. Provides rules and regulations. Effective in 180 days. (Prior PN: 1113, 82) (PN 1113) Amends Title 30 (Fish), adding a chapter to provide for at-risk, derelict and abandoned boats; and imposing penalties. Provides definitions. Establishes that a boat is presumed to be abandoned if the owner of the boat cannot be contacted and the boat is physically inoperable and is left unattended on waters of this commonwealth or other public property, is left unattended on or along waters of this commonwealth or other public property and does not bear a valid registration or has remained on the private property of a salvor for 30 calendar days. Stipulates that the presumption is rebuttable by a preponderance of the evidence. Authorizes investigations. Requires notices within seven calendar days of the discovery of the at-risk boat, derelict boat or abandoned boat to the commission and the owner, as well as public notice. Makes editorial changes. Provides for actions by the owner within 14 calendar days of receipt of the notice. Specifies recovery costs. Adds that a person involved in the notification, investigation, recovery or storage of a boat under this chapter shall not be liable for any claim of property damage related to the boat. Provides for the development, posting and submittal of forms. Provides for nuisances. Provides rules and regulations. Effective in 180 days. (Prior PN: 82) (PN 82) Amends Title 30 (Fish) adding a chapter to provide for at-risk, derelict and abandoned boats; and imposing penalties. Provides definitions. Outlines the qualifications for a boat to be presumed abandoned. Authorizes investigations. Requires notices to the commission and the owner, as well as public notice. Provides for actions by the owner within 10 days of receipt of the notice. Specifies recovery costs. Provides for the development, posting and submittal of forms. Provides for nuisances. Provides rules and regulations. Effective in 180 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
01/10/2025
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- Introduced
01/14/2025
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- Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
03/12/2025
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- Meeting Scheduled - 05/07/2025 - Voting Meeting (House Appropriations), Room 140, Main Capitol
03/18/2025
03/19/2025
H
- Discussed during informational meeting - House Game and Fisheries
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
H
- Reported as amended - House Game and Fisheries
03/24/2025
H
- First consideration
03/24/2025
H
- Laid on the table
05/05/2025
H
- Placed on HVS
05/05/2025
H
- Removed from table
05/06/2025
S
- Discussed during public hearing - Senate Game and Fisheries
05/06/2025
H
- Second consideration
05/06/2025
H
- Re-committed to - House Appropriations
05/07/2025
H
- Voted Favorably From Committee - House Appropriations
05/07/2025
H
- Re-reported as committed - House Appropriations
05/07/2025
H
- Laid out for discussion
05/12/2025
S
- Referred to - Senate Game and Fisheries
06/23/2025
S
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/24/2025, 9:00 AM - Voting Meeting (Senate Game and Fisheries), Room 8E-B, East Wing
06/24/2025
S
- Voted Favorably From Committee as Amended - Senate Game and Fisheries
06/24/2025
06/24/2025
S
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/25/2025 - Voting Meeting (Senate Appropriations), Rules Committee Conference Room
06/24/2025
S
- First consideration
06/25/2025
S
- Second consideration
06/25/2025
S
- Re-referred to - Senate Appropriations
06/25/2025
S
- Voted Favorably From Committee - Senate Appropriations
06/25/2025
S
- Re-reported as committed - Senate Appropriations
06/26/2025
S
- Laid out for discussion
06/30/2025
H
- Referred to - House Rules
06/30/2025
H
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/30/2025 - Voting Meeting (House Rules), Room 140, Main Capitol
06/30/2025
H
- Voted favorably from committee on concurrence, as committed - House Rules
06/30/2025
H
- Re-reported on concurrence, as committed - House Rules
06/30/2025
H
- Laid out for discussion
06/30/2025
H
- Signed in House
06/30/2025
S
- Signed in Senate
07/01/2025
G
- Presented to the Governor
07/07/2025
G
- Approved by the Governor
07/07/2025
G
- Act No. 28 of 2025
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| HB968 - An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fishing licenses, providing for active duty military fishing reciprocity and for disabled veteran annual fishing license reciprocity; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, providing for active duty military hunting reciprocity and for disabled veteran annual hunting license reciprocity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Chris Pielli (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 1049) Amends Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game), in fishing licenses, providing for active duty military fishing reciprocity and for disabled veteran annual fishing license reciprocity; and, in hunting and furtaking licenses, providing for active duty military hunting reciprocity and for disabled veteran annual hunting license reciprocity. Permits active duty military with a valid and lawfully issued active duty military fishing license or permit which has been issued under the laws of another state, regardless of whether a reciprocity agreement exists between the commonwealth and the state under subsection (b) to fish in any of the waters of the commonwealth or in any boundary waters. Lists conditions. Provides reciprocity. Permits disabled veterans with a valid and lawfully issued disabled veteran annual fishing license or permit which has been issued under the laws of another state, regardless of whether a reciprocity agreement exists between the commonwealth and the state under subsection (b) to fish in any of the waters of the commonwealth or in any boundary waters. Lists conditions. Provides reciprocity. Permits active duty military with a valid and lawfully issued active military hunting license or permit which has been issued under the laws of another state, regardless of whether a reciprocity agreement exists between the commonwealth and the state under subsection (b) to hunt within the commonwealth. Lists conditions. Provides reciprocity. Permits disabled veterans with a valid and lawfully issued disabled veteran annual hunting license or permit which has been issued under the laws of another state, regardless of whether a reciprocity agreement exists between the commonwealth and the state under subsection (b) to hunt within the commonwealth. Lists conditions. Provides reciprocity. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
03/19/2025
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- Introduced
03/19/2025
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- Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
04/22/2025
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- Meeting Scheduled - 06/23/2025 - Voting Meeting (House Appropriations), Room 140, Main Capitol
05/01/2025
H
- Meeting Scheduled - 05/13/2025, 9:00 AM - Voting Meeting (House Game and Fisheries), Room 515, Irvis Office Building
05/13/2025
H
- Voted Favorably From Committee - House Game and Fisheries
05/13/2025
H
- Reported as committed - House Game and Fisheries
05/13/2025
H
- First consideration
05/13/2025
H
- Laid on the table
06/10/2025
H
- Removed from table
06/11/2025
H
- Placed on HVS
06/17/2025
H
- Second consideration
06/17/2025
H
- Re-committed to - House Appropriations
06/23/2025
H
- Voted Favorably From Committee - House Appropriations
06/23/2025
H
- Re-reported as committed - House Appropriations
06/23/2025
H
- Laid out for discussion
06/24/2025
S
- Referred to - Senate Game and Fisheries
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| HB992 (Chapter 15) - An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, further providing for Boating Advisory Board. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. David M. Delloso (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 1083) Amends Title 30 (Fish), in Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, further providing for Boating Advisory Board. Asserts the Boating Advisory Board will consist of the Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources, or a designee of the Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources, and the two at-large members of the commission as described in section 301(b). Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
03/12/2025
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- Meeting Scheduled - 05/07/2025 - Voting Meeting (House Appropriations), Room 140, Main Capitol
03/20/2025
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- Introduced
03/24/2025
H
- Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
03/31/2025
H
- Meeting Scheduled - 04/08/2025, 9:00 AM - Voting Meeting (House Game and Fisheries), Room 515, Irvis Office Building
04/08/2025
H
- Voted Favorably From Committee - House Game and Fisheries
04/08/2025
H
- Reported as committed - House Game and Fisheries
04/08/2025
H
- First consideration
04/08/2025
H
- Laid on the table
05/05/2025
H
- Placed on HVS
05/05/2025
H
- Removed from table
05/06/2025
H
- Laid out for discussion
05/06/2025
H
- Second consideration
05/06/2025
H
- Re-committed to - House Appropriations
05/07/2025
H
- Voted Favorably From Committee - House Appropriations
05/07/2025
H
- Re-reported as committed - House Appropriations
05/07/2025
H
- Laid out for discussion
05/12/2025
S
- Referred to - Senate Game and Fisheries
06/23/2025
S
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/24/2025, 9:00 AM - Voting Meeting (Senate Game and Fisheries), Room 8E-B, East Wing
06/24/2025
S
- Voted Favorably From Committee - Senate Game and Fisheries
06/24/2025
S
- Reported as committed - Senate Game and Fisheries
06/24/2025
S
- First consideration
06/25/2025
S
- Second consideration
06/25/2025
S
- Re-referred to - Senate Appropriations
06/25/2025
S
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/26/2025 - Voting Meeting (Senate Appropriations), Rules Committee Conference Room
06/26/2025
S
- Voted Favorably From Committee - Senate Appropriations
06/26/2025
S
- Re-reported as committed - Senate Appropriations
06/26/2025
S
- Laid out for discussion
06/30/2025
H
- Signed in House
06/30/2025
S
- Signed in Senate
06/30/2025
G
- Presented to the Governor
06/30/2025
G
- Approved by the Governor
06/30/2025
G
- Act No. 15 of 2025
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| HB994 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, prohibiting the purchase, sale, offer for sale or possession with intent to sell covered animal parts or products; and imposing penalties. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Leanne Krueger (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 1078) Amends Title 34 (Game), in game or wildlife protection, prohibiting the purchase, sale, offer for sale or possession with intent to sell covered animal parts or products; and imposing penalties. Provides that no person may purchase, sell, offer to sell or possess with intent to sell any item that the person knows or should know is a covered animal part or product. Provides for exceptions. Asserts that the Pennsylvania Game Commission may permit the purchase, sale, offer for sale or possession with intent to sell a covered animal part or product for educational or scientific purposes by a bona fide educational or scientific institution if the covered animal part or product was legally acquired. Provides for presumption of possession with intent to sell. Provides for penalties. Asserts that the commission may seize a covered animal part or product involved in a violation. Directs the commission to promulgate necessary regulations. Provides for definitions. Effective in six months. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
03/20/2025
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- Introduced
03/20/2025
H
- Referred to - House Judiciary
04/22/2025
H
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/24/2025 - Voting Meeting (House Appropriations), Room 140, Main Capitol
05/27/2025
H
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/02/2025, 11:00 AM - Voting Meeting (House Judiciary), Room 140, Main Capitol
06/02/2025
H
- Voted Favorably From Committee - House Judiciary
06/02/2025
H
- Reported as committed - House Judiciary
06/02/2025
H
- First consideration
06/02/2025
H
- Laid on the table
06/04/2025
H
- Press Conference on Prohibiting Wildlife Trafficking
06/16/2025
H
- Removed from table
06/17/2025
H
- Placed on HVS
06/23/2025
H
- Laid out for discussion
06/23/2025
H
- Second consideration
06/23/2025
H
- Re-committed to - House Appropriations
06/24/2025
H
- Voted Favorably From Committee - House Appropriations
06/24/2025
H
- Re-reported as committed - House Appropriations
06/24/2025
H
- Laid out for discussion
06/25/2025
S
- Referred to - Senate Game and Fisheries
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| HB1431 (Chapter 36) - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations and for unlawful activities; and, in hunting and furtaking, repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday prohibited, further providing for unlawful devices and methods and for trespass on private property while hunting and repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday without written permission. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Mandy Steele (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 1998) Amends Title 34 (Game), in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations and for unlawful activities; and, in hunting and furtaking, repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday prohibited, further providing for unlawful devices and methods and for trespass on private property while hunting and repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday without written permission. Strikes section 301 regarding the organization of the commission and definitions. Strikes section 2122 regarding reporting requirements to commission officers. Outlines violations, including for the failure to obtain written permission to hunt on a Sunday. Asserts that violations under this subchapter pertaining to written permission are considered third-degree summary offenses. Outlines exceptions to subsection (a) pertaining to unlawful devices and methods, removing language regarding specific criteria for natural deer urine. Adds situations that are classified as trespassing. Amends penalty information, including the forfeiture of hunting within the commonwealth for various periods of time. Adds that upon the dismissal or dropping of charges against a person, or upon finding that a person is not guilty of a violation, the person’s privilege to hunt or take game or wildlife within this commonwealth shall be immediately restored. Makes technical adjustments. Effective in 60 days. (Prior PN: 1667, 1896) (PN 1896) Amends Title 34 (Game), in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for organization of commission; in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations, for report to commission officer, for surrender of carcass to commission officer and for unlawful activities; and, in hunting and furtaking, repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday prohibited, further providing for unlawful devices and methods and for the offense of trespass on private property while hunting and repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday without written permission. Requires the governor to ensure that at least one member of the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) represents the interest of agricultural commodities that pertain to normal agricultural operations and wildlife. Provides definitions. Requires reports to PGC officers regarding the killing of game or wildlife to include the location of the carcass. Asserts PGC will establish a self-reporting system that assigns an individual to remove deer for crop damage purposes and reports each harvest to a PGC officer via a telephone number, online application or public website. Asserts carcasses will be delivered to a processor for final disposition. Outlines violations, including for the failure to obtain written permission to hunt on a Sunday. Asserts that violations under this subchapter pertaining to written permission are considered third-degree summary offenses. Outlines exceptions to subsection (a) pertaining to unlawful devices and methods. Adds situations that are classified as trespassing. Amends penalty information, including the forfeiture of hunting within the commonwealth for various periods of time. Adds that upon the dismissal or dropping of charges against a person, or upon finding that a person is not guilty of a violation, the person’s privilege to hunt or take game or wildlife within this commonwealth shall be immediately restored. Effective in 60 days. (Prior PN: 1667) (PN 1667) Amends Title 34 (Game), in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for organization of commission; in game or wildlife protection, further providing for regulations, for report to commission officer, for surrender of carcass to commission officer and for unlawful activities; and, in hunting and furtaking, repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday prohibited, further providing for unlawful devices and methods and for the offense of trespass on private property while hunting and repealing provisions relating to hunting on Sunday without written permission. Requires the governor to ensure that at least one member of the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) represents the interest of agricultural commodities that pertain to normal agricultural operations and wildlife. Provides definitions. Requires reports to PGC officers regarding the killing of game or wildlife to include the location of the carcass. Asserts PGC will establish a self-reporting system that assigns an individual to remove deer for crop damage purposes and reports each harvest to a PGC officer via a telephone number, online application or public website. Asserts carcasses will be delivered to a processor for final disposition. Outlines violations, including for the failure to obtain written permission to hunt on a Sunday. Asserts that violations under this subchapter pertaining to written permission are considered third-degree summary offenses. Outlines exceptions to subsection (a) pertaining to unlawful devices and methods. Adds situations that are classified as trespassing. Amends penalty information, including the forfeiture of hunting within the commonwealth for various periods of time. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
04/22/2025
H
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/11/2025, 1:30 PM - Voting Meeting (House Appropriations), Room 140 Main Capitol
05/08/2025
H
- Introduced
05/08/2025
H
- Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
05/28/2025
H
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/03/2025, 9:00 AM - Voting Meeting (House Game and Fisheries), Room 515, Irvis Office Building
06/03/2025
H
- Voted Favorably From Committee - House Game and Fisheries
06/03/2025
H
- Reported as committed - House Game and Fisheries
06/03/2025
H
- First consideration
06/03/2025
H
- Re-committed to - House Rules
06/10/2025
H
- Placed on HVS
06/10/2025
H
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/10/2025 - Voting Meeting (House Rules), Room 140, Main Capitol
06/10/2025
H
- Voted Favorably From Committee - House Rules
06/10/2025
H
- Re-reported as committed - House Rules
06/10/2025
H
- Laid out for discussion
06/10/2025
H
- Re-committed to - House Appropriations
06/11/2025
H
- Voted Favorably From Committee - House Appropriations
06/11/2025
H
- Re-reported as committed - House Appropriations
06/11/2025
H
- Laid out for discussion
06/18/2025
S
- Referred to - Senate Game and Fisheries
06/23/2025
S
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/24/2025, 9:00 AM - Voting Meeting (Senate Game and Fisheries), Room 8E-B, East Wing
06/24/2025
S
- Voted Favorably From Committee as Amended - Senate Game and Fisheries
06/24/2025
06/24/2025
S
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/25/2025 - Voting Meeting (Senate Appropriations), Rules Committee Conference Room
06/24/2025
S
- First consideration
06/25/2025
S
- Second consideration
06/25/2025
S
- Re-referred to - Senate Appropriations
06/25/2025
S
- Voted Favorably From Committee - Senate Appropriations
06/25/2025
S
- Re-reported as committed - Senate Appropriations
06/26/2025
S
- Laid out for discussion
06/30/2025
H
- Referred to - House Rules
06/30/2025
H
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/30/2025 - Voting Meeting (House Rules), Room 140, Main Capitol
06/30/2025
H
- Voted favorably from committee on concurrence, as committed - House Rules
06/30/2025
H
- Re-reported on concurrence, as committed - House Rules
06/30/2025
H
- Laid out for discussion
06/30/2025
H
- Signed in House
06/30/2025
S
- Signed in Senate
07/01/2025
G
- Presented to the Governor
07/09/2025
H
- Press Conference Held - Shapiro Hunting PC
07/09/2025
G
- Approved by the Governor
07/09/2025
G
- Act No. 36 of 2025
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| HB1507 - An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsor: | Rep. Mandy Steele (D) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Summary: | (PN 1762) Amends Title 34 (Game), in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license and fee exemptions. Establishes that a college student who attends a college or university located within the state is eligible for a resident hunting license if the student has applied to an issuing agent or the commission, provides a valid college identification card and pays the license fee. Adds that a college student may be eligible for license and fee exemptions for no more than four consecutive years. Effective in 60 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill History: |
05/28/2025
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- Introduced
05/28/2025
H
- Referred to - House Game and Fisheries
05/28/2025
H
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/03/2025, 9:00 AM - Voting Meeting (House Game and Fisheries), Room 515, Irvis Office Building
06/03/2025
H
- Voted Favorably From Committee - House Game and Fisheries
06/03/2025
H
- Reported as committed - House Game and Fisheries
06/03/2025
H
- First consideration
06/03/2025
H
- Re-committed to - House Rules
06/10/2025
H
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/30/2025 - Voting Meeting (House Appropriations), Room 140, Main Capitol
06/25/2025
H
- Meeting Scheduled - 06/25/2025 - Voting Meeting (House Rules), Room 140, Main Capitol
06/25/2025
H
- Voted Favorably From Committee - House Rules
06/25/2025
H
- Re-reported as committed - House Rules
06/26/2025
H
- Placed on HVS
06/26/2025
H
- Second consideration
06/26/2025
H
- Re-committed to - House Appropriations
06/30/2025
H
- Voted Favorably From Committee - House Appropriations
06/30/2025
H
- Re-reported as committed - House Appropriations
06/30/2025
H
- Laid out for discussion
07/08/2025
S
- Referred to - Senate Game and Fisheries
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