An Act amending the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), known as the Conservation and Natural Resources Act, in Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, further providing for fees and charges.
HB 1342 amends fee structures under Pennsylvania's Conservation and Natural Resources Act, specifically adjusting fees and charges administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It directly affects users of state conservation programs, including park visitors, recreation permit holders, and businesses utilizing natural resource management services. The bill modifies existing fee schedules for specific conservation-related activities without creating new fees. This update aims to align fee levels with current operational costs for state conservation programs.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Sep 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2025
Last action Sep 10, 2025
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Printer's No. PN1531
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Printer's No. PN2042
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand eligibility for discounted state park and forest facility rates to include former military members with honorable discharges, in addition to active duty, 100% disabled veterans, and their immediate family members. The bill also reflects procedural updates showing it was reported from the Committee on Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness rather than the original Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development committee.
Scope change
Expanded eligibility criteria to include former military members with honorable discharges
ELIGIBILITY
Added eligibility for former military members of the United States Armed Forces whose last discharge or release was under conditions other than dishonorable
Clarified that active duty eligibility includes reserve components and national guard members
PROCEDURAL
Added report from Committee on Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness and amended date of June 26, 2025
Updated sponsor list to include STENDER and removed MENTZER, CAUSER, CIRESI, ROWE, GALLAGHER, GILLEN AND WATRO from original introduction list
Floor votes · House Jun 26, 2025
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Jun 26, 2025
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Sep 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 26, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Jun 26, 2025
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Jun 3, 2025
Committee
Re-referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
Jun 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported with request to re-refer to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Armanini
RRepublican
Co
Brian Smith
RRepublican
Co
Dane Watro
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Justin Fleming
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Gillen
RRepublican
Co
Marty Causer
RRepublican
Co
Michael Stender
RRepublican
Co
Milou Mackenzie
RRepublican
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