An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veterans' organizations, further providing for grants to veterans' service officer programs.
This bill updates Pennsylvania laws to clarify how state grants are distributed to veterans' service officer programs. It requires designated organizations to submit detailed annual reports on their activities, budgets, and financial audits to state officials and legislative committees. The legislation also establishes rules for calculating grant amounts based on submitted spending plans and past performance, ensuring funds are prorated if the total budget is insufficient. These changes are designed to improve transparency and accountability for how veterans' service groups use public funding.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Last action Apr 27, 2026
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What changed between versions
Printer's No. PN3245
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Printer's No. PN3282
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4 edits
MODERATE
The bill text was updated to reflect the bill's progression from its initial introduction to its amended version after committee review. This update includes changes to the list of sponsoring representatives and adds a new effective date for the legislation.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the effective date of the new provisions was expanded to apply to grants awarded for calendar year 2028, rather than the previous unspecified timeline.
TIMELINE
Added a specific effective date of January 1, 2027, for the entire act, replacing the previous 60-day delay.
Added a new section specifying that amendments to the veterans' grant program apply beginning with grants awarded for calendar year 2028.
TECHNICAL
Updated the list of bill sponsors to include new representatives (Inglis and Dellos) and removed former sponsors (Kenyatta).
Changed the bill's printer number from 3245 to 3282 to reflect the updated version of the text.
Floor votes · House Apr 27, 2026
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Apr 27, 2026
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Apr 27, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brandon Markosek
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Delloso
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Jared Solomon
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
John Inglis
DDemocratic
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