Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 763 — An Act amending the act of November 26, 1978 (P.L.1375, No.325), known as the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, further providing for permit issuance and conditions and for enforcement orders.

Last action — Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, March 3, 2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Clarifying PA Fish & Boat Commission's Authority (former HB 423)

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill restricts the authority of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regarding stream maintenance and clearing activities while outlining conditions under which the commission can enforce laws.

  • Section 9

    the Pennsylvania Fish Commission

    Removes the Pennsylvania Fish Commission from the list of entities whose laws the department must comply with.

  • Section 9

    the Pennsylvania Fish Commission

    Eliminates the Pennsylvania Fish Commission from the permit terms and conditions regarding projects.

  • Section 9(c)

    The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission shall have no authority or jurisdiction related to stream maintenance or clearing activities within this Commonwealth.

    Establishes that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has no authority over stream maintenance or clearing.

  • Section 9(c)

    No approval or authorization from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission shall be required for any stream maintenance or clearing activities conducted within this Commonwealth.

    Clarifies that no approval from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is needed for stream activities.

  • Section 9(c)

    The department may not delegate its authority related to stream maintenance or clearing activities to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

    Prevents the department from transferring authority over stream maintenance to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

  • Section 20

    The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission may enforce stream maintenance or clearing activities in this Commonwealth only when there is a potential violation under 30 Pa.C.S. due to a person not having a valid permit or conducting an activity that was not authorized by the permit.

    Limits the Enforcement role of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to specific permit violations.

  • Section 20(e)

    The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission shall not find that a stream maintenance or clearing activity violates 30 Pa.C.S. if the stream maintenance or clearing activity is general maintenance of a bridge or culvert.

    Exempts general maintenance of bridges or culverts from being considered a violation.

  • Section 20(e)

    The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission shall not enforce a penalty for a violation under 30 Pa.C.S. until the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission contacts the department and the relevant county conservation district to ensure that the stream maintenance or clearing activity was not authorized by a valid permit.

    Adds a requirement for the commission to consult before enforcing penalties related to stream activity violations.

Action History

  1. Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, March 3, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (245)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 763 do?
Clarifying PA Fish & Boat Commission's Authority (former HB 423)
Who sponsors HB 763?
HB 763 is sponsored by Mike Jones (Republican), Joe Hamm (Republican), David H. Rowe (Republican), Tina Pickett (Republican), Mary Jo Daley (Democratic), Robert Leadbeter (Republican), Wendy Fink (Republican), and Brian Smith (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 763?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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