Feb 6, 2018 1 min read

Two bills introduced this week by state Sen. Camera Bartolotta, R-Carroll Township, would help create new business and job opportunities for military veterans.

Under current law, veterans who return to civilian life can face difficulty in finding employment in their chosen field due to licensure and certification requirements for certain careers. Senate Bill 1040 would require state agencies to provide appropriate credit for military service toward licensure and certification requirements.

In current practice, credit is not given for the training and experience gained during military service.

Bartolotta also introduced Senate Bill 1041, legislation that directs the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to create special logos to promote veteran-owned and disabled veteran-owned businesses. The legislation would serve as a valuable marketing tool to support the entrepreneurial efforts of veterans throughout Pennsylvania, Bartolotta said.

The proposal mirrors a successful program that was implemented in Wisconsin.