Pennsylvania 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 3 D cosponsors

HB 1978 — An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for State Veterans' Commission, for general powers and duties and for specific powers and duties.

Last action — PN 2268 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill reorganizes the composition and appointment process of the State Veterans' Commission in Pennsylvania, modifying its membership and responsibilities.

  • 51 Pa.C.S. § 1702

    advisory → independent

    The commission is redefined from an advisory to an independent commission.

  • 51 Pa.C.S. § 1702

    The State commander, commandant or head, or his designee, of each of the following named veterans' organizations: (i) The American Legion. (ii) AMVETS. (iii) Blinded Veterans Association. (iv) Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America. (v) Disabled American Veterans. (vi) Jewish War Veterans of the United States. (vii) Marine Corps League. (viii) Military Order of the Purple Heart. (ix) State Association of County Directors of Veterans' Affairs. (x) Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. (xi) (Deleted by amendment). (xii) Italian-American War Veterans of the United States, Inc. (xiii) The Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. (xiv) American Ex-Prisoners of War. (xv) Keystone Paralyzed Veterans Association. (xvi) Military Officers Association of America. (xvii) The Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.

    The previous requirement for representatives from specific veterans' organizations is removed.

  • 51 Pa.C.S. § 1702

    Four members at large appointed by the Governor from a list provided by the Adjutant General, each of whom shall be a veteran and a member in good and regular standing of a Pennsylvania branch, post, lodge or club of a recognized national veterans' organization active in this Commonwealth. At least one member shall be a female veteran, and at least one member shall be a veteran of the Vietnam era. Members at large shall serve a term of four years and until a successor has been appointed. → Five veterans appointed by the Governor from a list of candidates provided by the department through the Pennsylvania War Veterans Council to represent their member veteran service organizations. Organizations may not have more than one member appointed to the commission at the same time.

    The membership requirements for veterans at large are increased from four to five, with a new selection process.

  • 51 Pa.C.S. § 1702

    Each member under this paragraph shall demonstrate expertise in supporting veterans through their attained education, experience and affiliation in organizations and services. Each functional area shall have one representative appointed to the commission. → Each member under this paragraph shall demonstrate expertise in supporting veterans through their attained education, experience and affiliation in organizations and services.

    The requirement for expertise remains but is clarified as necessary for each member's appointment to specific functional areas.

  • 51 Pa.C.S. § 1703

    Adjutant General and the department → Deputy Adjutant General and the department

    The commission will advise the Deputy Adjutant General instead of the Adjutant General.

  • 51 Pa.C.S. § 1704

    [Investigate and recommend] → Recommend to the Governor legislation for submission to the General Assembly concerning veterans and their activities and provide to the General Assembly the commission's position and recommendations on proposed legislation presented to the commission by the chairperson of a standing committee of the General Assembly.

    The commission’s role in recommending legislation is expanded to include providing positions on proposed legislation.

Action History

  1. PN 2268 Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1978?
HB 1978 is sponsored by Greg Rothman (Republican), Ryan, Mizgorski, Millard, Polinchock, Joe Hamm (Republican), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Craig Williams (Republican), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), and Timothy J. O'Neal (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1978?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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