HB 2439
An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veterans' organizations, further providing for grants to veterans' service officer programs.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to clarify how grants are awarded to veterans' service officer programs. It adjusts the process for determining grant amounts, considering both proposed spending plans and previous recoveries. It also requires participating organizations to submit detailed annual reports outlining their activities, financial information, and future budget plans to the Adjutant General and relevant legislative committees.
Key provisions
- Grants are allocated based on spending plans and previous recoveries.
- The Department of Military Affairs will determine annual allocations to veterans' service organizations.
- Organizations must submit annual reports detailing activities, recoveries, and volunteer hours.
- Reports must include a proposed budget and spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Expenditures from grants will be audited by a certified public accountant.
- The reports are due to the Adjutant General, Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committees, and the State Veterans' Commission.
- The act takes effect 60 days after it is passed.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Veterans' Service Officers
- Veterans' Organizations
- Department of Military Affairs
- Pennsylvania State Legislature
Notable changes
- The bill updates the grant allocation process for veterans' service officer programs.
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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