Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, 2015-2016

Collection

Identifier: ST2015_26

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The records of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee from the 2015-2016 session, the Republicans in majority. The chairs were Stephen Barrar (majority) and Christopher Sainato. Subcommittee chairs on Military and Veterans Facilities were Rick Saccone (majority) and Bryan Barbin. Subcommittee chairs on Security and Emergency Response were Frank A. Farry (majority) and Maria P. Donatucci. The secretaries were Mark M. Gillen (Majority) and Ryan A. Bizzarro. The Committee covered many bills during the session. Major topics include, benefits and disability benefits of firefighters and police officers, Vietnam veterans, health needs of veterans, disaster assistance. Legislation that passed includes House Bill 911 which established the 911 fund and House Bill 1310 which prohibited 911 centers from releasing identifying information on 911 callers.

Dates

2015 - 2016
Acquisition: Date Acquired: 01-26-2017

Creator

House. Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

User hereby agrees that in exchange for downloading material from this Website, such material will be used for private, non-commercial and educational purposes only. Website material may not be used for commercial purposes without the express written permission from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Additionally, all laws of privacy and any copyright restrictions posed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives apply. User may not create a link to this website from another website or document without the written approval of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Unauthorized use of the Website may be a criminal offense. Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives, Office of the Chief Clerk.

Extent

1.75 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in three boxes with eight series 1) Committee Record, 2) Meetings, Tours, and Public Hearings, 3) House Bills, 4) House Resolutions 5) Senate Bills, 6) Senate Resolutions, 7) House Blue Backs, 8) Senate Green Backs

Custodial History

Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives.

Source of Acquisition

Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee

Method of Acquisition

Pursuant to House Rule 45 of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (titled “Powers and Duties of Standing Committees and Subcommittees”) governing the management and disposition of historically valuable committee material, the secretary of the committee must record the attendance of Members and any votes taken, the minutes of the meeting and records, bills, and other papers in the possession of committees and subcommittees which must be submitted to the Chief Clerk at the end of every two year legislative session for permanent archival storage.