PRINTER'S NO. 1824
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE BILL
No.
1284
Session of
2024
INTRODUCED BY LANGERHOLC, JULY 12, 2024
REFERRED TO VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS,
JULY 12, 2024
AN ACT
Authorizing the State Armory Board to enter into such agreements
as may be necessary to exchange with a branch of the United
States Armed Forces the right of occupancy in, use of and
obligations belonging to certain proprieties owned, managed
or occupied by either the State Armory Board or a branch of
the United States Armed Forces.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"State Armory Board." The State Armory Board established
under 51 Pa.C.S. Ch. 15 (relating to State Armory Board).
"United States Army Reserve." The reserve component of the
United State Army, exclusive of the various National Guards,
established under 10 U.S.C. Subt. E (relating to reserve
components).
Section 2. Authorization.
The State Armory Board is hereby authorized to enter into
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such agreements as may be necessary to exchange with the United
States Army Reserve the right of occupancy in, use of and
obligations belonging to, the properties described in section 3
under such terms and conditions as they may determine, subject
to the conditions specified in section 4.
Section 3. Property description.
(a) Johnstown Walters Avenue Readiness Center.--The
Johnstown Walters Avenue Readiness Center consists of
approximately 15.0 acres of land and improvements located at 656
Walters Avenue, Johnstown, Pennsylvania (Tax Parcel No. 50-05-
123.1). The Readiness Center was used by the Pennsylvania
National Guard to serve and support its mission. The Readiness
Center is owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is
maintained, managed and regulated by the State Armory Board.
(b) Building #228 of the Johnstown-Cambria County Airport.--
Building #228 is a hangar facility and surrounding
infrastructure situated on land owned by the Johnstown-Cambria
County Airport Authority. The Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
Authority leases Building #228 to the United States Army
Reserve. The United States Army Reserve currently uses Building
#228 to serve and support its mission.
Section 4. Conditions.
(a) Funds required.--Prior to the execution of such
agreements that may be necessary to effectuate the exchange of
rights and obligations authorized under section 2, the State
Armory Board must establish that the Department of Military and
Veterans Affairs has funds necessary to implement and to support
the terms of the agreements, including terms that allocate
obligations for maintenance and renovations.
(b) Terms and conditions.--The terms and conditions of the
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exchange authorized under section 2 shall be determined by the
State Armory Board and the United States Army Reserve. All terms
and conditions must comply with Federal and State statutes and
governing regulations. However, notwithstanding the provisions
of 51 Pa.C.S. ยง 1509(a) (relating to rental or lease of armories
and of buildings or structures at Fort Indiantown Gap) or any
other provision of law or regulation that prescribes time
periods for leases or other agreements, the State Armory Board
may execute a lease or other agreement for a term of not less
than 25 years.
Section 5. Effective date.
This act shall take effect immediately.
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