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HB 2554

An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, further providing for executive director; and, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for director.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Frank Burns and 9 co-sponsors

The bill clarifies and potentially expands the leadership authority and governance duties of the executive director of the Fish and Boat Commission and the director of the Game Com

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Bill Summary · HB 2554

Bill at a Glance

  • Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Title: An Act amending Titles 30 (Fish) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, further providing for executive director; and, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for director
  • Sponsors: Bi-partisan group including John Inglis, Mary Jo Daley, Jim Haddock, Tarik Khan, Maureen Madden, Bud Cook, Frank Burns, Eddie Pashinski, Joe Ciresi, and Carol Hill-Evans

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill makes targeted amendments to the statutes governing Pennsylvania's Fish and Boat Commission (PFB) and the Game Commission (PGC).
  • It focuses on further specifying or altering the authorities, duties, and appointment/role of executive leadership within both commissions (executive director for the Fish and Boat Commission and director for the Game Commission).
  • Overall aim appears to be clarifying leadership powers, governance structure, and potentially oversight or organizational responsibilities within the two wildlife agencies.

Key Provisions and Changes

Note: The summary below reflects common themes in amendments of this type. The exact statutory language would provide precise changes, but the bill is described as “further providing for” the executive director (PFB) and director (PGC), signaling amendments to existing provisions rather than a wholesale rewrite.

  • Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (Titles 30)

    • Amendments related to the executive director position.
    • Possible changes include duties, appointment/confirmation process, authority, and reporting requirements.
    • May specify qualifications, term length, or removal processes for the executive director.
    • Could adjust budgetary or administrative powers delegated to the executive director.
    • Potential alignment with state governance standards or additional checks and balances.

  • Pennsylvania Game Commission (Titles 34)

    • Amendments related to the director position.
    • Possible changes to appointment process, duties, authority, and reporting lines for the director.
    • May address conflicts of interest, tenure or performance review, and interactions with the agency’s governing board.
    • Could refine how the director interacts with Commission members, departments, and public stakeholders.

Affected Parties

  • Primary:
    • Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (executive leadership structure and governance)
    • Pennsylvania Game Commission (director leadership structure and governance)
  • Secondary:
    • Commission staff and departments connected to executive leadership
    • Stakeholders and the general public who interact with the commissions (license holders, anglers, hunters, conservation groups)

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • As a bill amending existing statute, it will follow the standard legislative process:
    • Introduction and committee referrals (likely to Environmental Resources and Energy or similar committees, given agency focus)
    • Hearings, amendments, and passage by both chambers
    • Potential gubernatorial veto or signature
  • The “further providing for” language generally indicates targeted changes that may be implemented upon enactment and may interact with current term lengths, appointment cycles, and agency budgets.
  • If there are any fiscal implications (agency operations, staffing, or administrative costs), the bill would typically reference funding mechanisms or required appropriations.

Potential Implications

  • Governance and Accountability:
    • Clarified authority and duties could enhance oversight and consistency in executive leadership decisions.
    • May introduce or refine performance review, accountability measures, or public reporting duties.
  • Operational Impact:
    • Changes could affect hiring processes, agency reorganizations, or how the leadership collaborates with the commissions and the Board.
  • Public Interaction:
    • Depending on governance changes, there could be more transparent interaction with stakeholders and clearer channels for public comment or participation.

What to Watch For

  • The exact language will determine:
    • Whether the changes are administrative (clarifying duties) or substantive (altering powers or appointment processes).
    • Any fiscal notes or funding implications for the commissions.
    • Interaction with other statutes governing the commissions, such as board composition or rulemaking authority.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to focus on specific sections once the bill’s text is available, including direct quotes and line-by-line provision effects.

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

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