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PA SB146
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Baker
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Veterans' Trust Fund Board as an advisory board within the Department of Military Affairs to increase donations and ensure effective management and distribution of Veterans' Trust Fund money
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Board consists of 11 Governor-appointed members plus the Deputy Adjutant General (ex officio), including representatives from five PA VetConnect Program regions, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the State Veterans Commission
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Board members must be veterans, family members of veterans, or individuals with extensive experience serving veterans, with preference for subject matter experts in behavioral health, PTSD, disabilities, housing, and other veterans' issues
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Board duties include advising on grant priorities, reviewing grant applications, raising public awareness, recommending performance audit metrics, and proposing legislative or policy changes to enhance the fund
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Requires biennial performance audits beginning July 31, 2026, to be submitted to the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committees examining impacts on veterans by organizations funded through the Trust Fund
Legislative Description
In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for definitions and for Veterans' Trust Fund; and establishing the Veterans' Trust Fund Board.
Last Action
Reported as amended
11/19/2025