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Committee reports three measures — military license exemption and semiquincentennial bell among them
Summary
The House Game and Fisheries Committee reported Senate Bill 533 (military event license exemptions for Purple Heart recipients and certain disabled veterans) and Senate Bill 734 (an America 250 bell monument) to the next stage without recorded opposition; both were read and committed by voice vote.
The House Game and Fisheries Committee reported several noncontroversial measures by voice vote.
Paul read the summary for Senate Bill 533, which would exempt members of the armed forces who have received a Purple Heart and certain disabled veterans from license and permit fee requirements when participating in Pennsylvania Game Commission‑permitted events. Committee members recorded no negative votes and the bill was reported as committed.
Paul also read a summary of Senate Bill 734, which authorizes an America 250 semiquincentennial celebration bell monument on the grounds of the state capitol to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and Pennsylvania’s role; members discussed ensuring the role of sportsmen is represented and reported the bill as committed by voice vote.
Both bills were reported to the next legislative stage with no recorded opposition in committee.
