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In this Update:
Senate Approves Bill Providing Support to Military Community
The Senate unanimously passed legislation to improve the quality of life for service members, veterans and their families by creating and operating the Service Member Veterans and Their Families Fund (SMVF Fund). Senate Bill 1192 would allow the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to lease real estate at Fort Indiantown Gap and use the proceeds to support the SMVF Fund. To ensure transparency and accountability in the fund’s operations, the bill also includes provisions for annual reporting on the revenues, expenditures and activities financed by the SMVF Fund. The fund would be dedicated to paying for quality-of-life programs – including physical fitness, personal growth, social interaction and recreational activities – for the military community. The programs would be designed to support the readiness and well-being of the service members, veterans and their families. Concealed Carry Seminar Scheduled in Perry County
Rep. Stambaugh and I will be hosting a free Concealed Carry Seminar on Wednesday, July 31. The event will be held at Shermans Dale Community Fire Co., 5450 Spring Road, Shermans Dale, from 6-8 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Perry County Sheriff David Hammar will be on hand to present information on Pennsylvania’s concealed-carry permitting process and firearms laws. RSVPs are requested but not required. Residents can RSVP at https://senatorrothman.com/concealed-carry-reg/ or by calling (717) 582-2454. Game Commission: Antlerless Deer License Sales & Request for Feedback
Pennsylvania’s second round of antlerless deer license sales will begin Monday, July 22. LICENSE DETAILS. Unsold antlerless licenses will be available to both resident and nonresident hunters on a first come, first served basis. Note: Hunters can purchase one antlerless license per round in the first three rounds. Licenses may be purchased online at HuntFishPA or in-store at any license issuing agent. Hunters can check real-time antlerless quotas by Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) here. If their WMU still has plenty of antlerless licenses left, hunters can wait to purchase until fewer hunters are in line and it’s most convenient for them. HUNTER FEEDBACK: The Game Commission is seeking feedback from license buyers on their antlerless deer license buying experience this summer. Hunters who provide feedback will help the Game Commission analyze how this year’s changes worked and identify potential improvements. CLICK HERE to provide feedback. CLICK HERE to learn more. New PA License Plate Coming in 2025
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has unveiled a new standard license plate for vehicles. The new plate, showcasing Pennsylvania as the birthplace of America, will be available in 2025. It features the Liberty Bell and the text, “Let Freedom Ring.” Military, special organization, special fund and specialty plates without legislatively mandated designs will also be updated with the new design. If you would like to be one of the first to get the new license plate, sign up for updates. You will be notified when the license plate is ready to order. When the plates become available, fee information will be included with replacement instructions on PennDOT’s website and will vary based on plate type and any optional personalization. The department and its partners will use all existing standard issue license plate inventory before transitioning to the new plate design. Bill Increasing Access to Qualified Barber Teachers Passes Senate
The Senate unanimously passed legislation to address the scarcity of qualified barber teachers. It is now before the governor to be signed into law. House Bill 327 would also reduce age and training requirements for a barber-teacher applicant from 23 to 18 years of age and 1,250 to 500 hours of supervised training. It would only apply to people who pay the associated fee and have no record of disciplinary action. The legislation would also allow barber-teachers licensed in other states to obtain a Pennsylvania barber-teacher license. Recognizing National Hire a Veteran Day
Thursday, July 25, marks National Hire a Veteran Day. The men and women who served our country have many skillsets and experiences – in addition to a high level of dedication – that can benefit employers. Employers who would like to hire veterans and guard members can list their job opening for free on the Pennsylvania National Guard Associations’ Job Board. Veterans can search the board here. National Hire a Veteran Day also serves as a reminder for employers that it’s important to support veterans by providing resources to them as they transition from military life to the civilian workforce.
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