Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania Senate Bill SB790

Introduced
6/14/23  

Caption

In National Guard Youth Challenge Program, further providing for administration, for report and for audit required.

Impact

The implementation of SB790 will strengthen the administrative framework of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. By mandating annual audits and requiring detailed reporting, the bill intends to ensure that the funds allocated for the program are used efficiently and that operations are monitored closely. This could lead to improved program outcomes and better alignment with state objectives regarding youth development and military preparedness.

Summary

SB790, introduced in 2023, seeks to amend Title 51 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes concerning the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. The bill outlines the necessary staffing for the program and enables the relevant department to adopt rules and regulations for effective implementation. A key provision is the requirement for the department to submit annual reports to various legislative committees, which include critical data about the program's operations and outcomes. This aims to enhance accountability and transparency within the program.

Sentiment

The general sentiment around SB790 appears to be positive, particularly among legislators who advocate for enhanced oversight of governmental programs. Supporters argue that increased accountability measures and regular audits will foster better management of resources and ultimately serve the youth involved in the program more effectively. The bill reflects an ongoing commitment to supporting youth initiatives, particularly those associated with military training and discipline.

Contention

While there is overarching support for the principles behind SB790, some concerns may arise regarding the additional administrative burden on the department tasked with implementation. Critics might worry about the impact of stringent audit requirements on the program's agility, potentially slowing down operational responses. Thus, while enhancing accountability is crucial, it is important to balance such measures with the need for the program to remain adaptable and responsive to the needs of participants.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB2387

In the agency, further providing for agency audits and reports.

PA SB615

Providing for National Guard service tax credit.

PA SB821

Providing for National Guard service tax credit.

PA SB843

In preliminary provisions, further providing for Special Education Funding Commission, for Basic Education Funding Commission and for Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness and providing for public job posting database, for instructional vacancy data and for data transparency; providing for Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact; in drug and alcohol recovery high school program, further providing for scope of program and selection of students, providing for enrollment of students and further providing for academic programs; in terms and courses of study, further providing for Economic Education and Personal Financial Literacy Programs; in early learning programs, providing for quarterly reporting; in high schools, further providing for attendance in other districts; in educational tax credits, further providing for definitions; in credit card marketing, further providing for regulation of on-campus credit card marketing; in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for assistance to school districts declared to be in financial recovery status or identified for financial watch status; and abrogating regulations.

PA HB424

In Pennsylvania National Guard, further providing for association group life insurance for Pennsylvania National Guard.

PA SB1335

In public assistance, further providing for definitions, for administration of assistance programs and for regulations for protection of information; in the aged, further providing for Life Program; and making a repeal.

PA SB482

In public assistance, further providing for definitions, for administration of assistance programs and for regulations for protection of information; in the aged, further providing for Life Program; and making a repeal.

PA HB2417

In the Adjutant General, further providing for appointment of Adjutant General, deputies and assistants and for general powers and duties of Adjutant General; in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for State Veterans' Commission, for Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, for qualifications and status, for specific duties and for accreditation; in veterans' organizations, further providing for grants to veterans' service officer programs; and making editorial changes.

PA HB1714

Further providing for administration and for penalties.

PA HB2637

In veteran-owned small businesses, further providing for definitions, for regulations, for participation goal, for duties of Department of General Services and for bonding and progress payments, providing for request for full or partial waiver of contract-specific goal, further providing for reports and providing for disparity study; in small and disadvantaged businesses, further providing for policy and for definitions, providing for Small Diverse Business Program and for nonapplicability, further providing for regulations and for duties of department, providing for request for full or partial waiver of contract-specific goal, further providing for bonding and progress payments and for report to General Assembly and providing for aspirational target, for disparity study and for program expiration; providing for Participation Program for Construction and Design Professional Services; and making editorial changes.

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