The bill amends the Conservation and Natural Resources Act, specifically Section 302(d), by adding new responsibilities for the Chief Forest Fire Warden. The Chief Forest Fire Warden is now required to submit an annual report by March 1 of each year to various legislative committees, including the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee of the Senate and the Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee of the House of Representatives. This report must include detailed information on activities related to fire resource plans, the occurrence and locations of wildfires, preventive actions taken, prescribed burns, and the estimated manpower and equipment available for combating wildfires.

The new legal language outlines specific data that must be included in the report, such as the number of wildfires and controlled burns, as well as lists of firefighters and equipment submitted by local forest fire wardens. This amendment aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding wildfire management and prevention efforts in Pennsylvania. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1581 (May 04, 2025): P.L.89, No.18