Pennsylvania Act 2019-49 — PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION FOR THE UNITED STATES SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL ACT - ESTABLISHMENT, COMPOSITION AND REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Act text

Session of 2019

No. 2019-49

HB 448

AN ACT

Amending the act of June 12, 2018 (P.L.136, No.28), entitled "An act establishing the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial; and providing for its powers and duties," further providing for definitions, for establishment, for composition and for report to the Governor and the General Assembly.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1. The definition of "commission" in section 2 of the act of June 12, 2018 (P.L.136, No.28), known as the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial Act, is amended to read:

Section 2. Definitions.

As used in this act, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Commission." The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial , or America250PA, established by this act.

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Section 2. Sections 3, 4(4) and 9(a) of the act are amended to read:

Section 3. Establishment.

The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial , commonly known as America250PA, is established to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Pennsylvania's integral role in that event and the impact of its people on the nation's past, present and future.

Section 4. Composition.

The commission shall consist of the following members:

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(4) The following individuals shall be ex officio nonvoting members of the commission:

(i) The secretary.

(ii) The Secretary of the Commonwealth.

(iii) The Attorney General.

(iv) The Auditor General.

(v) The State Treasurer.

(vi) The Chair of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

(vii) The Secretary of Transportation.

(viii) The Secretary of Education.

(ix) The Secretary of Conservation and Natural Resources.

(x) The Adjutant General.

(xi) The Chair of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

(xii) The Director of Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.

(xiii) The Commissioner of Pennsylvania State Police.

Section 9. Report to the Governor and the General Assembly.

(a) Duty to submit.--Not later than [one year] three years after the effective date of this section, the commission shall submit to the Governor and the General Assembly a comprehensive report that includes the specific recommendations of the commission for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and related events.

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Section 3. This act shall take effect in 60 days.

APPROVED--The 2nd day of July, A.D. 2019.

TOM WOLF