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HB 784

An Act authorizing the transfer of an easement interest in lands for a portion of the Project 70 lands owned by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, known as Lake Winola Access, in Overfield Township, Wyoming County, to the Department of Transportation.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tina Pickett

PA bill transfers Lake Winola recreational land easement from Fish and Boat Commission to Department of Transportation for unspecified transportation project.

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Bill Summary · HB 784

Legislative bill overview

HB 784 authorizes the transfer of an easement interest in Project 70 lands at Lake Winola Access in Wyoming County from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to the Department of Transportation. The bill enables the state transportation agency to gain legal rights to a portion of these publicly-owned recreational lands for transportation purposes.

Why is this important

This transfer affects public land use by potentially prioritizing transportation infrastructure over recreational access at a state-owned lake facility. The outcome will determine whether DOT improvements proceed at Lake Winola and what impact, if any, occurs to public fishing and boating access in this area.

Potential points of contention

  • Recreation vs. infrastructure priority: Transferring easement rights from Fish and Boat Commission to DOT may subordinate recreational uses to transportation needs, affecting public lake access
  • Lack of public detail: The bill provides minimal specifics about the easement size, exact DOT project scope, or long-term recreational impact, making full assessment difficult
  • Project 70 land restrictions: Project 70 lands typically carry conservation protections; the bill's compatibility with these original preservation mandates is unclear

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

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