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SB 800

An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fiscal affairs, further providing for establishment and use of Fish Fund and for establishment and use of Boat Fund.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Baker and 14 co-sponsors

SB 800 restructures Pennsylvania's Fish Fund and Boat Fund fiscal management, affecting how fishing and boating revenues are collected and allocated statewide.

Re-referred to Appropriations
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Bill Summary · SB 800

Legislative bill overview

SB 800 modifies Pennsylvania's Fish Fund and Boat Fund provisions under Title 30 (Fish) of the state's consolidated statutes, specifically addressing how these dedicated funds are established and utilized. The bill appears to make adjustments to the fiscal management and allocation rules governing revenues from fishing licenses and boating-related activities in Pennsylvania.

Why is this important

These funds directly support fish and wildlife management, habitat conservation, and boating infrastructure maintenance in Pennsylvania. Changes to how these funds operate affect both the availability of resources for state fishing programs and the cost-sharing mechanisms that support recreational fishing and boating access for residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Fund allocation priorities: Disagreement may exist over whether revenues should prioritize fish habitat restoration, public access infrastructure, or administrative costs
  • Rate structure implications: The bill's fiscal changes could trigger debates about whether fishing license fees or boating registration costs need to increase or decrease
  • Budgetary constraints: The General Assembly may contest dedicating substantial revenues to these funds versus redirecting them to other state priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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