Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 R cosponsors

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.

Last action — Re-committed to RULES, June 10, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a national search process for executive directors of fish and game commissions in Pennsylvania.

This legislation amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes regarding the Fish and Boat Commission and the Game Commission's executive director positions. It aims to implement a national search for qualified candidates for these roles.

Summary

National Search for Game and Fish & Boat Commission Executive Directors

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

72 added · 73 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 2554 has removed a clause that allowed the commission to fix the compensation of the executive director "with the approval of the Governor." This change simplifies the appointment process and emphasizes that the executive director must possess specific qualifications related to conservation and management. By defining these requirements and ensuring a national search for candidates, the bill aims to improve the selection of a highly qualified executive director, which ultimately benefits the management of the state’s waterways and resources.

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3464 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
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2554 2026 INTRODUCED BY HADDOCK, BURNS, HILL-EVANS, KHAN, MADDEN, INGLIS, COOK, PASHINSKI, DALEY AND CIRESI, MAY 28, 2026 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GAME AND FISHERIES, MAY 29, 2026 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;
2554 2026 INTRODUCED BY HADDOCK, BURNS, HILL-EVANS, KHAN, MADDEN, INGLIS, COOK, PASHINSKI, DALEY AND CIRESI, MAY 28, 2026 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON GAME AND FISHERIES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, JUNE 10, 2026 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;
(a) Appointment and compensation.--The commission shall appoint [to serve at its pleasure and, with the approval of the <-- Governor, fix the compensation of], by and with the advice and <-- consent of a majority of the members elected to the Senate, an executive director who shall be the chief executive officer of the commission and attend to its administrative work and have charge of all activities under the jurisdiction of the commission.
(a) Appointment and compensation.--The commission shall appoint [to serve at its pleasure and, with the approval of the Governor, fix the compensation of], by and with the advice and consent of a majority of the members elected to the Senate, an executive director who shall be the chief executive officer of the commission and attend to its administrative work and have charge of all activities under the jurisdiction of the commission.
(a.2) Compensation.--The commission shall, with the approval 20260HB2554PN3581 - 2 - of the Governor, fix the compensation of the executive director.
(a.2) Compensation.--The commission shall, with the approval of the Governor, fix the compensation of the executive director.
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(a) Appointment.--The commission shall [select] appoint a <-- director[.] by and with the advice and consent of a majority of <-- the members of the Senate.
(a) Appointment.--The commission shall [select] appoint a director[.] by and with the advice and consent of a majority of the members of the Senate.
No member of the commission nor anyone who has served as a member of the commission within one year after service shall be eligible for [selection] appointment <-- as director.
No member of the commission nor anyone who has served as a member of the commission within one year after service shall be eligible for [selection] appointment as director.
[The director shall serve as such at the pleasure <-- of the commission.] If a vacancy occurs in the office of <-- director, the commission shall conduct the following before appointing a director:
[The director shall serve as such at the pleasure of the commission.] If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the commission shall conduct the following before appointing a director:
(a.1) Acting director.--If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the commission may select an individual to serve at the pleasure of the commission as acting director for no more than two consecutive three-month periods before appointing an 20260HB2554PN3581 - 3 - individual as provided under subsection (a).
(a.1) Acting director.--If a vacancy occurs in the office of director, the commission may select an individual to serve at the pleasure of the commission as acting director for no more than two consecutive three-month periods before appointing an individual as provided under subsection (a).
An individual serving as acting director may apply to fill the vacancy in the office of director.
An individual 20260HB2554PN3464 - 3 - serving as acting director may apply to fill the vacancy in the office of director.
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Action History

  1. Re-committed to RULES, June 10, 2026

  2. First consideration, June 10, 2026

  3. Reported as amended, June 10, 2026

  4. Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, May 29, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2554 do?
National Search for Game and Fish & Boat Commission Executive Directors
Who sponsors HB 2554?
HB 2554 is sponsored by Jim Haddock (Democratic), Frank Burns (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), John C. Inglis III (Democratic), Bud Cook (Republican), Eddie Day Pashinski (Democratic), Mary Jo Daley (Democratic), and Joe Ciresi (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2554?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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