An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, providing for extension of use of certain funds; in Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program, further providing for Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program; in cigarette sales and licensing, further providing for definitions and providing for allowable mode of operations for licensed cigarette stamping agents; in joint underwriting association, further providing for fund transfers; providing for food processing residuals; in financially distressed municipalities, further providing for financial recovery; in oil and gas wells, further providing for Oil and * * *
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Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Fiscal Code to address COVID-19 response measures and establish a Veterans’ Trust Fund Board. It extends the use of certain funds within the existing Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program, clarifies definitions related to cigarette sales and licensing, and provides for fund transfers within the joint underwriting association. The bill also includes provisions for food processing residuals, financial recovery for financially distressed municipalities, and oil and gas wells. Specifically, it creates a Veterans’ Trust Fund Board to oversee the distribution of funds and recommends performance audit metrics for organizations receiving grants.
Key provisions
- Extends the use of certain funds in the Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program.
- Defines key terms related to the Veterans’ Trust Fund and related programs.
- Establishes the Veterans’ Trust Fund Board to oversee the fund’s operations and distribution.
- Authorizes the Veterans’ Trust Fund to include funds from new sources.
- Requires the Department to submit an annual report detailing fund revenues and expenditures.
- Mandates a performance audit of the Veterans’ Trust Fund by the Auditor General.
- Specifies the composition and duties of the Veterans’ Trust Fund Board.
- Clarifies allowable modes of operation for licensed cigarette stamping agents.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Pennsylvania Residents
- Child Care Providers
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