SB 8002025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 800
An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fiscal affairs, further providing for establishment and use of Fish Fund and for establishment and use of Boat Fund.
In committee Last action October 8, 2025: Re-referred to Appropriations
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 15
- Prime sponsor
- Greg Rothman
- Cosponsors (14)
- Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, James Malone, Joe Picozzi, Judith Schwank, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
Status
In committee as of October 8, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 5
July 14, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Game & Fisheries): Adopt Amendment A01545Failed12–14
yes (12) Andrew Kuzma, Brian Smith, Bud Cook, Chad Reichard, David Maloney, Eric Davanzo, Jacob Banta, Jeff Olsommer, Joe Kerwin, Marc Anderson, Parke Wentling, Shelby Labs
no (14) Anita Kulik, Carol Kazeem, Dan Goughnour, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jim Haddock, John Inglis Iii, Joseph Hohenstein, Keith Harris, Mandy Steele, Nancy Guenst, Nathan Davidson, Regina G. Young, Robert Merski, Sean Dougherty
July 14, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Game & Fisheries): Report Bill As CommittedPassed26–0
yes (26) Andrew Kuzma, Anita Kulik, Brian Smith, Bud Cook, Carol Kazeem, Chad Reichard, Dan Goughnour, David Maloney, Eric Davanzo, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jacob Banta, Jeff Olsommer, Jim Haddock, Joe Kerwin, John Inglis Iii, Joseph Hohenstein, Keith Harris, Mandy Steele, Marc Anderson, Nancy Guenst, Nathan Davidson, Parke Wentling, Regina G. Young, Robert Merski, Sean Dougherty, Shelby Labs
June 26, 2025State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed50–0
yes (50) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
June 25, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed22–0
yes (22) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judith Schwank, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Langerholc
June 24, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Game & Fisheries): Reported as CommittedPassed11–0
yes (11) Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Judith Schwank, Kim Ward, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Boscola, Scott Hutchinson
Timeline 14
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2025 | House | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| October 8, 2025 | House | Second consideration |
| September 10, 2025 | House | Removed from table |
| July 14, 2025 | House | Laid on the table |
| July 14, 2025 | House | First consideration |
| July 14, 2025 | House | Reported as committed |
| June 30, 2025 | House | Referred to Game & Fisheries |
| June 26, 2025 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| June 25, 2025 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| June 25, 2025 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| June 25, 2025 | Senate | Second consideration |
| June 24, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| June 24, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| June 2, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Game & Fisheries |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.