Pennsylvania 2025-2026 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.

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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.

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Advancing 46% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • 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.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill amends laws related to the leadership of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the Game Commission.

The bill makes changes to the roles of the executive director of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. It alters the statutory language governing these positions.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

73 added · 72 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 2554 has made some changes regarding the appointment process for the executive director of the commission overseeing waterways patrol. The revised bill removes the governor's approval for setting the director’s compensation, allowing the commission more autonomy in this decision. It emphasizes the importance of a competitive national search for candidates and ensures that the job requirements include specific experience in areas relevant to the role. These changes are significant as they aim to improve transparency and ensure that qualified individuals are chosen to lead conservation efforts effectively.

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3464 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
3464 PRINTER'S NO.
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;
3581 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
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 of the Governor, fix the compensation of the executive director.
(a.2) Compensation.--The commission shall, with the approval 20260HB2554PN3581 - 2 - 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 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 20260HB2554PN3581 - 3 - individual as provided under subsection (a).
An individual 20260HB2554PN3464 - 3 - serving as acting director may apply to fill the vacancy in the office of director.
An individual serving as acting director may apply to fill the vacancy in the office of director.
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This bill modifies the appointment processes and eligibility requirements for the executive director of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

  • 30 Pa.C.S. § 302(a)

    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,

    The bill changes the appointment process to require Senate confirmation.

  • 30 Pa.C.S. § 302(a)

    The director shall serve as such at the pleasure of the commission.

    The bill removes the provision that the director serves at the pleasure of the commission.

  • 34 Pa.C.S. § 302(a)

    select → appoint

    The bill changes the verb for the appointment of the director to 'appoint' instead of 'select'.

  • 34 Pa.C.S. § 302(a)

    selection → appointment

    The bill changes the term from 'selection' to 'appointment' regarding the process for the director.

  • 34 Pa.C.S. § 302(a.1)

    at the pleasure of the commission

    The bill removes the ability for the commission to appoint an acting director at their pleasure.

Action History

  1. Re-committed to Rules

  2. First consideration

  3. Reported as amended

  4. Referred to Game & Fisheries

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 243 not signed on · 23 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (243)

243 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Game & Fisheries): Adopt Amendment

Failed 12 Yea · 14 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 12000
Democratic 01400
Total 121400
% of votes cast 46%54%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Anita Astorino Kulik Democratic Nay
Carol Kazeem Democratic Nay
Dan Goughnour Democratic Nay
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Nay
Jim Haddock Democratic Nay
John C. Inglis III Democratic Nay
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Nay
Keith S. Harris Democratic Nay
Mandy Steele Democratic Nay
Nancy Guenst Democratic Nay
Nathan Davidson Democratic Nay
Regina G. Young Democratic Nay
Robert E. Merski Democratic Nay
Sean Dougherty Democratic Nay
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Brian Smith Republican Yea
Bud Cook Republican Yea
Chad G. Reichard Republican Yea
David M. Maloney Republican Yea
Eric Davanzo Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Yea
Jeff Olsommer Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
Marc S. Anderson Republican Yea
Parke Wentling Republican Yea
Shelby Labs Republican Yea

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Committee vote (Game & Fisheries): Report Bill As Amended

Passed 14 Yea · 12 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 01200
Total 141200
% of votes cast 54%46%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Anita Astorino Kulik Democratic Yea
Carol Kazeem Democratic Yea
Dan Goughnour Democratic Yea
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
John C. Inglis III Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Keith S. Harris Democratic Yea
Mandy Steele Democratic Yea
Nancy Guenst Democratic Yea
Nathan Davidson Democratic Yea
Regina G. Young Democratic Yea
Robert E. Merski Democratic Yea
Sean Dougherty Democratic Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Nay
Brian Smith Republican Nay
Bud Cook Republican Nay
Chad G. Reichard Republican Nay
David M. Maloney Republican Nay
Eric Davanzo Republican Nay
Jacob D. Banta Republican Nay
Jeff Olsommer Republican Nay
Joe Kerwin Republican Nay
Marc S. Anderson Republican Nay
Parke Wentling Republican Nay
Shelby Labs Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

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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