An Act amending Title 38 (Holidays and Observances) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran recognition, providing for K9 Veterans Day.
This Pennsylvania bill designates March 13 as K9 Veterans Day to honor military working dogs and their handlers. It establishes this date based on the historical creation of the official K9 Corps in 1942 and recognizes the service and risks taken by these animals in combat zones. The law requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging residents to observe the day, while also noting that field medics are trained to treat injured military dogs. The change becomes effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 28, 2024
Last action Jun 12, 2024
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Apr 30, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Mar 28, 2024
Committee
Referred to State Government
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rosemary Brown
RRepublican
Co
Camera Bartolotta
RRepublican
Co
Chris Gebhard
RRepublican
Co
Cris Dush
RRepublican
Co
Doug Mastriano
RRepublican
Co
Elder Vogel
RRepublican
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Kristin Phillips-Hill
RRepublican
Co
Scott Martin
RRepublican
Co
Tracy Pennycuick
RRepublican
Co
Wayne Langerholc
RRepublican
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