Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR610: A Resolution recognizing September 26, 2026, as "National Hunting and Fishing Day" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In committee, September 28, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing September 26, 2026, as "National Hunting and Fishing Day" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, September 8, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing September 26, 2026, as "National Hunting and Fishing Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, "National Hunting and Fishing Day" is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September to acknowledge the numerous contributions of hunters and anglers; and WHEREAS, In May 1972, Congress enacted Senate Joint Resolution 117, requesting that the fourth Saturday of September 1972 be declared "National Hunting and Fishing Day" to recognize hunting and fishing and promote the conservation and respectful use of wildlife and natural resources; and WHEREAS, "National Hunting and Fishing Day" recognizes sportsmen and women throughout the nation and celebrates hunting, fishing and sport shooting through planned events and activities; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania has a long history and culture of hunting and angling, as the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission was established in 1866 and the Pennsylvania Game Commission in 1895 to protect, conserve and enhance aquatic and wildlife resources and provide fishing and hunting opportunities; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania lands and streams provide an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities for the public to enjoy, and hunting and fishing play a large role in conservation efforts and economic prosperity in this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, The economic impact of hunting and fishing in Pennsylvania is significant, supporting an outdoor recreation economy of more than $20 billion and ranking this Commonwealth among the top 20 states for …
Sponsors
- Michael Armanini (R, 75) · primary sponsor
- Anita Kulik (D, 45)
- MALONEY SR., DAVID M. (R, 130)
- Dan Moul (R, 91)
- Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)
- David Rowe (R, 85)
- Christina Sappey (D, 158)
- Tina Pickett (R, 110)
- Robert Merski (D, 2)
- Melinda Fee (R, 37)
- Krupa, Charity Grimm (R, 51)
- Jill Cooper (R, 55)
Latest actions
- : Reported as committed, Sept. 28, 2026
- : Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, Sept. 8, 2026
Votes
- House Game & Fisheries: Report Bill As Committed (September 28, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR610?
- HR610 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing September 26, 2026, as "National Hunting and Fishing Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR610 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing September 26, 2026, as "National Hunting and Fishing Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR610?
- In committee as of September 28, 2026. Latest action: Reported as committed, Sept. 28, 2026 (September 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR610?
- Michael Armanini (R, 75), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR610?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr610
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