SB144Introduced in the Senate
Providing compensation to persons in active service in connection with the Global War on Terrorism or their beneficiaries; authorizing the incurring of indebtedness and the issue and sale of bonds by the Commonwealth for the payment of compensation contingent upon electorate approval; establishing the Global War on Terrorism Veterans' Compensation Bond Fund and the Global War on Terrorism Veterans' Compensation Bond Sinking Fund; imposing a penalty; making appropriations; and making a repeal.
Introduced by Doug Mastriano, District 33
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act providing compensation to persons in active service in connection with the Global War on Terrorism or their beneficiaries; authorizing the incurring of indebtedness and the issue and sale of bonds by the Commonwealth for the payment of compensation contingent upon electorate approval; establishing the Global War on Terrorism Veterans' Compensation Bond Fund and the Global War on Terrorism Veterans' Compensation Bond Sinking Fund; imposing a penalty; making appropriations; and making a repeal.
Where it stands
Re-referred to Appropriations
January 29, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Veterans Affairs And Emergency Preparedness: Reported as Committed · January 28, 2025
11
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Kane | 9 | Yes |
| Lisa Baker | 20 | Yes |
| Tracy Pennycuick | 24 | Yes |
| Cris Dush | 25 | Yes |
| Doug Mastriano | 33 | Yes |
| Wayne Langerholc | 35 | Yes |
| Lindsey Williams | 38 | Yes |
| Kim Ward | 39 | Yes |
| Katie Muth | 44 | Yes |
| Nick Pisciottano | 45 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
Reported as committed
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
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