SB 1442025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate 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 Last action January 29, 2025: Re-referred to Appropriations
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 7
- Prime sponsor
- Doug Mastriano
- Cosponsors (6)
- John Kane, Lisa Baker, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Nick Miller, Ryan Aument, Tracy Pennycuick
Status
In committee as of January 29, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 1
January 28, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Reported as CommittedPassed11–0
yes (11) Cris Dush, Doug Mastriano, John Kane, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Michele Brooks, Nick Pisciottano, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
Timeline 5
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2025 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| January 29, 2025 | Senate | Second consideration |
| January 28, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| January 28, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.