Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 R · 5 D cosponsors

HB 1342 — An Act amending the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), known as the Conservation and Natural Resources Act, in Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, further providing for fees and charges.

Last action — Laid on the table

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 30, 2025. 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

Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    1 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 R · 5 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

28 added · 16 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 1342 includes changes that specify a 15% discount on fees for various state park activities exclusively for active duty and certain former military personnel, along with their immediate family members. The amendment clarifies the eligibility criteria by clearly defining the categories of individuals who can receive this discount, such as active service members and veterans who have not been dishonorably discharged. This matters because it aims to recognize and support the sacrifices made by service members and their families, making outdoor recreation more accessible for them.

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2042 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
MACKENZIE, SMITH, NEILSON, MENTZER, CAUSER, CIRESI, ROWE, GALLAGHER, GILLEN AND WATRO, APRIL 30, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, APRIL 30, 2025 AN ACT Amending the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), entitled "An act creating the Department of Conservation and Natural of Environmental Resources and the Department of Communityt Affairs;
MACKENZIE, SMITH, NEILSON, MENTZER, CAUSER, CIRESI, ROWE, GALLAGHER, GILLEN, WATRO AND STENDER, APRIL 30, 2025 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, JUNE 26, 2025 AN ACT Amending the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L.89, No.18), entitled "An Resources consisting of certain functions of the Department of Environmental Resources and the Department of Community Affairs;
(b) Discount.--Upon presenting proper identification as determined by the department, the department shall provide a discount of 15% on all fees and charges for activities, admissions, uses or privileges, including charges for concessions, at or related to State parks to all of the following:
(b) Discount.--Upon presenting proper identification as determined by the department, the department shall provide a discount of 15% on all fees and charges for activities, <-- admissions, uses or privileges, including charges for concessions, at or related to State parks to all of the following:
PRICES FOR PICNIC PAVILIONS AND GROVES, OVERNIGHT <-- CAMPING SITES, CABINS, COTTAGES, LODGE ROOMS AND ALL OTHER ROOFED OVERNIGHT FACILITIES OPERATED BY STATE PARKS AND STATE FORESTS TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
(1) AN ACTIVE DUTY MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES, INCLUDING A RESERVE COMPONENT OR NATIONAL GUARD.
(2) A FORMER MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES, 20250HB1342PN2042 - 2 - INCLUDING A RESERVE COMPONENT OR NATIONAL GUARD, WHOSE LAST DISCHARGE OR RELEASE WAS UNDER CONDITIONS OTHER THAN DISHONORABLE.
(4) An immediate family member of an individual listed under paragraph (1), (2) or (3).
(4) An immediate family member of an individual listed <-- under paragraph (1), (2) or (3).
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Action History

  1. Laid on the table

  2. Re-reported as committed

  3. Re-committed to Rules

  4. First consideration

  5. Reported as amended

  6. Re-referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

  7. Reported with request to re-refer to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

  8. Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 239 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (239)

239 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Report Bill As Amended

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 12000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Amen Brown Democratic Yea
Brian Munroe Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Yea
Greg Scott Democratic Yea
Jared G. Solomon Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
Joe Webster Democratic Yea
John C. Inglis III Democratic Yea
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Yea
Nancy Guenst Democratic Yea
Paul Takac Democratic Yea
Sean Dougherty Democratic Yea
Abby Major Republican Yea
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Yea
Craig Williams Republican Yea
Dane Watro Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Yea
Jill N. Cooper Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
Josh Bashline Republican Yea
Mark M. Gillen Republican Yea
Michael Stender Republican Yea

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Committee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Adopt Amendment

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 12000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Amen Brown Democratic Yea
Brian Munroe Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Yea
Greg Scott Democratic Yea
Jared G. Solomon Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
Joe Webster Democratic Yea
John C. Inglis III Democratic Yea
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Yea
Nancy Guenst Democratic Yea
Paul Takac Democratic Yea
Sean Dougherty Democratic Yea
Abby Major Republican Yea
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Yea
Craig Williams Republican Yea
Dane Watro Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Yea
Jill N. Cooper Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
Josh Bashline Republican Yea
Mark M. Gillen Republican Yea
Michael Stender Republican Yea

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Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Re-refer Bill To Another Committee

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 12000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Anthony A. Bellmon Democratic Yea
Heather Boyd Democratic Yea
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Yea
Jim Prokopiak Democratic Yea
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic Yea
Lindsay Powell Democratic Yea
Mandy Steele Democratic Yea
Mary Jo Daley Democratic Yea
Melissa Cerrato Democratic Yea
Nikki Rivera Democratic Yea
Paul Takac Democratic Yea
Regina G. Young Democratic Yea
Tarah Probst Democratic Yea
Tim Brennan Democratic Yea
Brian Smith Republican Yea
Bud Cook Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Yea
Jamie L. Flick Republican Yea
Jill N. Cooper Republican Yea
Mike Armanini Republican Yea
Parke Wentling Republican Yea
R. Lee James Republican Yea
Scott Barger Republican Yea
Tim Twardzik Republican Yea
Tina Pickett Republican Yea
Tom Jones Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1342?
HB 1342 is sponsored by Mike Armanini (Republican), Scott Conklin (Democratic), Milou Mackenzie (Republican), Brian Smith (Republican), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Steven C. Mentzer (Republican), Martin T. Causer (Republican), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), David H. Rowe (Republican), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Dane Watro (Republican), Michael Stender (Republican), and Justin C. Fleming (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1342?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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