HB 1342 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN1531 Printer's No. PN2042 · 4 edits
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

260
Passed
Total votes 26
Jun 26, 2025
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
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