Game and Fisheries Committee, 2011-2012

Collection

Identifier: ST2011_10

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The records of the Game and Fisheries Committee from the 2011-2012 session, Republicans in the majority. The Chairs were John R. Evans (R) and Edward G. Staback (D). The Vice-Chairs were Todd Rock (R) and Kevin P. Murphy (D). Kurt A. Masser (R) served as Secretary. During the 2011-2012 session, the Committee focused on legislation regarding boating, fishing, and hunting regulations. One of the major issues affecting the Committee during this session was the debate over expanding the right to hunt on Sundays (House Bill 1760). The Committee also held meetings with representatives from the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission and the Game Commission to hear and discuss their annual reports.

Dates

2011-2012
Other: Date acquired: 03/12/2014

Creator

House. Game and Fisheries Committee (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

1.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

This collection is arranged into six series. 1. Meetings, Tours and Public Hearings. 2. House Bills. 3. Senate Bills. 4. House Blue Backs. 5. Senate Green Backs. 6. Subject Files.

Custodial History

Game and Fisheries Committee to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives.

Source of Acquisition

Game and Fisheries Committee

Method of Acquisition

Pursuant to House Rule 45 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (titled “Powers and Duties of Standing Committees and Subcommittees”) governing the management and disposition of historically valuable committee material,� the secretary of the committee must record the attendance of Members and any votes taken, the minutes of the meeting and records, bills, and other papers in the possession of committees and subcommittees which must be submitted to the Chief Clerk at the end of every two year legislative session for permanent archival storage.