Bill > HB1999

This bill proposes to create a special Smokey Bear license plate for vehicles in Pennsylvania, which will feature the iconic Smokey Bear image from the U.S. Forest Service and include the famous phrase "Only you can prevent wildfires." Vehicle owners can obtain the plate by paying a $43 fee in addition to standard registration costs, and the plate will only be available for passenger cars or trucks weighing up to 14,000 pounds. The bill specifies that $14 from each plate fee will be deposited into the Wild Resource Conservation Fund and used specifically for wildfire mitigation efforts. Before implementing the plate, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation must first obtain official authorization from the U.S. Forest Service to use Smokey Bear's image. The new license plate option will become available 120 days after the bill's enactment, providing a way for vehicle owners to show support for wildfire prevention while generating funds for conservation efforts.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1999