Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 144: 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 144 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Doug Mastriano (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2025): Re-referred to Appropriations.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Mastriano | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Ryan Aument | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Baker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Lynda Culver | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nick Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Tracy Pennycuick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-referred to Appropriations
- Second consideration
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness