Act of Jul. 1, 2019,P.L. 233, No. 32 Cl. 51 - MILITARY AND VETERANS CODE (51 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS Statute Update Generated 2019-08-08 09:46:21 AMMILITARY AND VETERANS CODE (51 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTSAct of Jul. 1, 2019, P.L. 233, No. 32Cl. 51Session of 2019No. 2019-32 HB 1324 AN ACT Amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for grants, for amount of grants, for limitations, for recoupment of grant payments, for regulations, for administration and for Educational Assistance Program Fund and providing for a military family education program; and making editorial changes. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Sections 3201, 3202(a) introductory paragraph and (1), (b) and (c) introductory paragraph, (4) and (5) and 3204 of Title 51 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended to read:§ 3201. Definitions.The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:"Agency." The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency."Annual tuition rate." The in-State tuition rate, including a technology tuition fee, established or approved by May 1 of each year by the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education."Approved institution of higher learning." An educational institution offering a post-secondary program of education located in this Commonwealth and approved by the [Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency] agency."Approved program of education." A [degree-] degree-granting or certificate-granting curriculum [or course of study], course of study or training program required for entrance into a specific career to be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis or its equivalent as determined by the [Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency] agency, at an approved institution of higher learning.["Combat zone." An area designated by Presidential executive order as a combat zone as described in section 7508 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Public Law 99-514, 26 U.S.C. § 7508).]"Certificate of eligibility." A certificate issued by the department that certifies a member's eligibility to receive an educational assistance grant."Costs of attendance." Allowable educational expenses, as determined by the agency, that are consistent with the administration of the act of January 25, 1966 (1965 P.L.1546, No.541), referred to as the Higher Education Scholarship Law."Educational assistance." A benefit earned which shall be granted to an eligible member who has complied with all of the requirements provided for under this subchapter."Eligible member." A member of the Pennsylvania National Guard who meets the criteria specified in section 3202 (relating to eligibility) and who has been awarded a certificate of eligibility under section 3203 (relating to certification of eligibility)."Full-time student." [A student] An eligible member enrolled in an approved institution of higher learning pursuing an approved program of education equal to or greater than [15] 12 credit hours per semester or its equivalent that is recognized by the [Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency] agency as a full-time course of study."Fund." The Educational Assistance Program Fund."Part-time student." [A student] An eligible member enrolled in an approved institution of higher education pursuing an approved program of education of less than [15] 12 credit hours per semester or its equivalent that is recognized by the [Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency] agency as a part-time course of study."Program." The Educational Assistance Program [established in this subchapter].["Qualified resident." An individual who has been a bona fide resident of this Commonwealth prior to the time an application for a grant is made. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency shall make the final decision on whether an applicant is a qualified resident.]"Promissory note." A written contract signed by a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard in which the member promises to repay the awarded grant amount."Technology tuition fee." A separate tuition fee established by the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education for rendering technology resources and services to enhance student learning experiences.§ 3202. Eligibility.(a) General rule.--A member of the Pennsylvania National Guard [member] is eligible to receive [a public service educational] an educational assistance grant under this subchapter if the member meets all of the following eligibility criteria:[(1) The member is a qualified resident of this Commonwealth.]* * *(b) Additional eligibility criteria for full-time [student assistance] educational assistance grants.--In addition to the eligibility criteria specified in subsection (a), [a student] an eligible member must meet the following eligibility criteria to qualify for a full-time [student assistance] educational assistance grant:(1) The member does not possess a baccalaureate degree.(2) The member accepts an obligation to serve in the Pennsylvania National Guard for a period of six years [from the date of entry into the program by enlistment, reenlistment, extension of enlistment or execution of a service commitment.] and has not accepted an obligation under Subch. A.1 (relating to Military Family Education Program) for the same six-year period.(3) The member has enrolled as a full-time student in an approved program of education at an approved institution of higher learning.(4) The member is not receiving a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship, excluding a Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship.(c) Discharge for disability incurred in the line of duty.--A [Pennsylvania National Guard] member who is discharged for medical disability after September 11, 2001, shall remain eligible to receive [a public service educational] an educational assistance grant under this subchapter if the member meets all of the following eligibility criteria:* * *(4) The former member received an [honorable] other than dishonorable discharge for medical reasons.(5) The former member [had] accepted an obligation to serve in the Pennsylvania National Guard [for a minimum period of service established by the Adjutant General] and was qualified to [have fulfilled such] fulfill the service obligation but for the medical disability that resulted in discharge.* * *§ 3204. Grants.(a) General rule.--From the funds appropriated for the purposes of this subchapter, grants shall be provided to eligible members for the purpose of pursuing approved programs of education. An educational assistance grant shall be treated as a benefit earned by an eligible member for honorable service to the country and this Commonwealth.(b) Promissory notes.--[At] Upon the receipt of the grant, an eligible member shall sign a promissory note obligating the eligible member to repay the full amount of the grant[. The promissory note shall be conditional upon noncompletion of] if the eligible member fails to fulfill the service obligation under section 3207(a) (relating to recoupment of grant payments).Section 2. Sections 3205(a), (b), (b.1) and (c) and 3206(a) and (b)(2) and (3) of Title 51 are amended and the sections are amended by adding subsections to read:§ 3205. Amount of grants.(a) Full-time [student assistance] educational assistance grants.--Grants awarded under this subchapter to full-time students shall be determined by the agency without regard to financial need and shall not exceed for each academic year the lesser of:(1) the tuition rate of the approved institution of higher learning for the number of credit hours per semester or its equivalent for the approved program of education in which the eligible member is enrolled; or(2) the annual tuition rate charged [to a resident of this Commonwealth at a member institution of the] by a State System of Higher Education institution for the [same] academic year.(b) Part-time student assistance grants.--[Grants awarded under this subchapter to part-time students who do not possess a baccalaureate degree shall be determined by the agency without regard to financial need and shall not exceed for each academic year or period the lesser of:(1) the tuition for the part-time course of study in which the member is enrolled; or(2) two-thirds of the tuition charged to a resident of the Commonwealth at a member institution of the State System of Higher Education for the same academic year or period.]Grants awarded under this subchapter to part-time students who may or may not possess a baccalaureate degree shall be determined by the agency without regard to financial need and shall not exceed for each academic year or period the lesser of:(1) the tuition charged by the approved institution of higher learning for the number of credit hours per semester or its equivalent in which the eligible member is enrolled; or(2) the annual tuition rate charged by a State System of Higher Education institution for the number of credit hours per semester or its equivalent in which the eligible member is enrolled for the same academic year or period.[(b.1) Part-time student assistance grants for students possessing baccalaureate degrees.--Grants awarded under this subchapter to part-time students who possess a baccalaureate degree shall be determined by the agency without regard to financial need and shall not exceed for each academic year or period the lesser of:(1) one-half of the tuition for the part-time course of study in which the member is enrolled; or(2) one-third of the tuition charged to a resident of this Commonwealth at a member institution of the State System of Higher Education for the same academic year or period.](c) Other grants and financial aid.--(1) The agency shall not reduce the amount of other agency grants or aid for which the eligible member qualifies on account of the eligible member's eligibility for or receipt of grants under this subchapter.(2) Prior to making a grant under this [chapter] subchapter, the approved institution of higher learning shall first consider any Federal tuition assistance received by the eligible member and then shall award a grant under this [chapter] subchapter if the eligible member requires additional financial aid to cover the costs of attendance for an approved program of higher education. A grant under this [chapter] subchapter shall be paid or refunded to the eligible member for approved costs of attendance. Grants authorized under this [section] subchapter shall be reduced so that the total of all Federal and State military education benefits, as administered by the Pennsylvania National Guard, do not exceed 100% of the costs of attendance.* * *(e) Limit on charges.--Eligible members attending a State System of Higher Education institution shall not be charged additional tuition above the annual tuition rate.§ 3206. Limitations.(a) Time.--(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2), no eligible member shall be eligible for full-time or part-time [student] educational assistance grants or a combination thereof under this subchapter for a total of more than five academic years or their equivalent as determined by the agency.(2) [For any member who served on active duty in a combat zone, eligibility for such grants shall be extended for a period of one year or for one additional month for each month or part of month of such service, whichever is longer.] An eligible member who withdraws from a program of education due to being ordered to serve on active duty for more than 30 consecutive days, including active duty for training, shall be granted an additional period of eligibility equal to the lost semester or its equivalent, whichever is longer.(3) When an eligible member withdraws from a program of education as provided for under paragraph (2), the eligible member shall be granted an educational leave of absence as provided for under section 7313 (relating to educational leave of absence).(b) Active duty.--* * *(2) For eligible members who were called or ordered to active Federal service or active State duty under section 508 (relating to active State duty for emergency) after September 11, 2001, the deadline for making grant payments shall be extended for one additional month for each month or part of month of such service after the eligible member is discharged or released under [honorable] other than dishonorable conditions from the Pennsylvania National Guard.(3) For eligible members discharged because of a disability incurred in the line of duty who are eligible under section 3202(c) (relating to eligibility), the deadline for making grant payments shall be:(i) Six years after the eligible member's medical discharge for members discharged for a medical disability on or after the effective date of this paragraph unless extended under section 3202 (c)(6).(ii) Six years following the effective date of this paragraph for eligible members discharged for a medical disability after September 11, 2001, and before the effective date of this paragraph unless extended under section 3202 (c)(6).(c) Limit on tuition.--At no time may a State System of Higher Education institution charge an eligible member more than the in-State rate.Section 3. Sections 3207, 3208, 3209 and 3210 of Title 51 are amended to read:§ 3207. Recoupment of grant payments.(a) General rule.--An eligible member who fails to meet the [requirements of this subchapter as a result of participation in this program] six-year service obligation of this subchapter or to meet other requirements established by the Adjutant General or the agency is liable to the Commonwealth for repayment of all or part of any grant payments made. The Adjutant General shall notify the agency if an eligible member fails to complete the service obligation, and the promissory note under section 3204(b) (relating to grants) shall be [payment in full] repaid by the eligible member upon demand by the agency on a schedule as the agency may determine.(b) Forgiveness of recoupment.--The Adjutant General [may advise] shall notify the agency [to] and the agency shall forgive recoupment of all or part of an eligible member's grant payments if the Adjutant General determines that the eligible member's failure to fulfill the six-year service obligation was the result of [the eligible member's death, discharge because of disability incurred in line of duty, discharge because of a medical determination that the eligible member is medically unfit for duty when the medical condition is outside the eligible member's control and is not due to his misconduct or discharge or release because of other compelling circumstances outside the eligible member's control.] one of the following:(1) Death.(2) Discharge because of disability incurred in line of duty.(3) Discharge because of a medical determination that the eligible member is medically unfit for duty when the medical condition is outside the eligible member's control and is not due to the eligible member's misconduct.(4) The existence of other compelling circumstances that warrant forgiveness.§ 3208. [Regulations.The Adjutant General and the agency may promulgate regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter.] (Reserved).§ 3209. Administration.(a) Appropriation and administrative costs.--The General Assembly shall appropriate funds to pay full-time and part-time [student] educational assistance grants under this [chapter] subchapter. A portion of the funds appropriated may be used to pay the costs of the administration of [this chapter.] this subchapter and Subchapter B (relating to Medical Officer or Health Officer Incentive Program).(b) Limitation.--Administrative costs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014, and each fiscal year thereafter, shall not exceed 3.5% of the total amount of funds appropriated.§ 3210. Educational Assistance Program Fund.[All moneys appropriated for the purposes of this chapter and all investment income earned on those moneys shall be deposited in the Educational Assistance Program Fund, which is hereby established as a special nonlapsing fund in the State Treasury. All moneys placed in the fund and the investment income it accrues are hereby appropriated on a continuing basis to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and shall be used solely for the purposes of the program.](a) Establishment.--The Educational Assistance Program Fund is established as a special nonlapsing fund in the State Treasury.(b) Appropriation.--All money deposited into the fund and the interest the fund accrues are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis to be used for the purposes provided for under this subchapter and Subchapter B (relating to Medical Officer or Health Officer Incentive Program).(c) Administrative action prohibited.--No administrative action shall prevent the deposit of money into the fund in the fiscal year in which the money is received.(d) Use.--The fund may only be used for the purposes provided for under this subchapter and no money in the fund may be transferred or diverted to any other purpose by administrative action.Section 4. Chapter 32 of Title 51 is amended by adding a subchapter to read:SUBCHAPTER A.1MILITARY FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMSec.3210.1. Definitions.3210.2. Eligibility.3210.3. Certification of eligibility.3210.4. Military Family Education Program grants.3210.5. Amount of Military Family Education Program grants.3210.6. Limitations.3210.7. Recoupment of Military Family Education Program grant payments.3210.8. (Reserved).3210.9. Administration.3210.10. Military Family Education Program Fund.§ 3210.1. Definitions.The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:"Agency." The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency."Annual tuition rate." The in-State tuition rate, including a technology tuition fee, established or approved by May 1 of each year by the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education."Approved institution of higher learning." An educational institution offering a postsecondary program of education located in this Commonwealth and approved by the agency."Approved program of education." A degree-granting or certificate-granting curriculum, course of study or training required for entrance into a specific career to be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis or its equivalent as determined by the agency, at an approved institution of higher learning."Benefit." The Military Family Education Program grant which shall be given to an eligible member's assigned family member who has complied with all of the requirements provided for under this subchapter."Certificate of eligibility." A certificate from the department that certifies a family member's eligibility for a Military Family Education Program grant."Costs of attendance." Allowable educational expenses, as determined by the agency, that are consistent with the administration of the act of January 25, 1966 (1965 P.L.1546, No.541), referred to as the Higher Education Scholarship Law."Eligible member." A member of the Pennsylvania National Guard who has completed an initial service obligation in the Pennsylvania National Guard and is eligible to reenlist in the Pennsylvania National Guard for a period of six years or, if a commissioned officer, is eligible to serve in the Pennsylvania National Guard for an additional six years."Family member." A dependent of an eligible member who is enrolled in the United States Department of Defense's Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System or would be eligible to enroll in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System if the eligible member had not been discharged from the Pennsylvania National Guard."Full-time student." A family member enrolled in an approved institution of higher learning pursuing an approved program of education equal to or greater than 12 credit hours per semester or its equivalent that is recognized by the agency as a full-time course of study."Fund." The Military Family Education Program Fund established under section 3210.10 (relating to Military Family Education Program Fund)."Part-time student." A family member enrolled in an approved institution of higher education pursuing an approved program of education of less than 12 credit hours per semester or its equivalent that is recognized by the agency as a part-time course of study."Promissory note." A written contract signed by a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard in which the member promises to repay the awarded Military Family Education Program grant amount."Technology tuition fee." A separate tuition fee established by the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education for rendering technology resources and services to enhance student learning experiences.§ 3210.2. Eligibility.(a) General rule.--A family member is eligible to receive a Military Family Education Program grant under this subchapter if all of the following eligibility criteria are met:(1) The eligible member from the Pennsylvania National Guard has been a satisfactory participant in the Pennsylvania National Guard activities for a minimum service period established by the Adjutant General or a former eligible member has received an other than dishonorable discharge.(2) The eligible member accepted an obligation to serve in the Pennsylvania National Guard for a period of six years and has not accepted an obligation under Subchapter A (relating to Educational Assistance Program) for the same six-year period.(3) The eligible member has assigned the benefit to the family member.(4) The family member has enrolled as a student in an approved program of education at an approved institution of higher learning.(5) If the family member is a spouse of an eligible member or former eligible member, then the spouse shall enroll in an approved program of education not more than six years after the eligible member or former eligible member's date of separation, medical discharge or death and the obligation stated under paragraph (2) has been fulfilled. The Adjutant General may for good cause extend the six-year deadline in cases of extenuating circumstances.(6) When an eligible member is ordered to serve on active duty for more than 30 consecutive days, including active duty for training, a family member who is the spouse may withdraw from a program of education and shall be granted an educational leave of absence as provided for under section 7313 (relating to educational leave of absence).(b) Discharge for disability incurred in the line of duty.--A family member of an eligible member who is discharged for medical disability shall remain eligible to receive a Military Family Education Program grant under this subchapter if the former eligible member's medical disability meets the following criteria:(1) The medical disability was incurred in the line of duty and was not the result of misconduct.(2) The medical condition giving rise to the discharge did not exist prior to the eligible member entering service in the Pennsylvania National Guard.(3) The medical disability was incurred while performing authorized military duty other than basic training, advanced individual training or other equivalent initial training.(4) The former eligible member received an other than dishonorable discharge for medical reasons.(5) The former eligible member had accepted an obligation to serve in the Pennsylvania National Guard and was qualified to fulfill the service obligation but for the medical disability that resulted in discharge.(c) Death of an eligible member.--A family member of an eligible member who died while serving the obligation required in subsection (a)(2) shall remain eligible to receive a Military Family Education Program grant under this subchapter if the deceased eligible member met the following eligibility criteria at the time of death:(1) The deceased eligible member was eligible for an other than dishonorable discharge.(2) The deceased eligible member had accepted an obligation to serve in the Pennsylvania National Guard and was qualified to fulfill the service obligation but for the eligible member's death.(3) Upon an eligible member's death, if the eligible member has not assigned the family member or family members to receive the Military Family Education Program grant as provided for under this subchapter, the surviving spouse or the administrator or executor of the estate shall designate the family member or family members to receive the Military Family Education Program grant.§ 3210.3. Certification of eligibility.The department shall provide the agency with a certificate of eligibility for each eligible family member that applies for a Military Family Education Grant.§ 3210.4. Military Family Education Program grants.(a) General rule.--From the funds appropriated for the purposes of this subchapter, Military Family Education Program grants shall be provided to eligible family members for the purpose of pursuing an approved program of education. A Military Family Education Program grant shall be treated as a benefit earned by an eligible member for honorable service to the country and this Commonwealth.(b) Promissory note.--Prior to entry into the Military Family Education Program the eligible member shall sign a promissory note obligating the eligible member to repay the full amount of the family member's Military Family Education Program grant if the eligible member fails to satisfactorily fulfill the eligible member's obligation. The promissory note shall become payable upon noncompletion of the service obligation under section 3210.7(a) (relating to recoupment of Military Family Education Program grant payments).§ 3210.5. Amount of Military Family Education Program grants.(a) Full-time Military Family Education Program grant.--Military Family Education Program grants awarded under this subchapter to full-time students shall be determined by the agency without regard to financial need and shall not exceed for each academic year the lesser of:(1) the tuition rate of the approved institution of higher learning for the number of credit hours per semester or its equivalent for the approved program of education in which the family member is enrolled; or(2) the annual tuition rate charged by a State System of Higher Education institution for the academic year.(b) Part-time Military Family Education Program grants.--Military Family Education Program grants awarded under this subchapter to part-time students who may or may not possess a baccalaureate degree shall be determined by the agency without regard to financial need and shall not exceed for each academic year or period the lesser of:(1) the tuition charged by the approved institution of higher learning for the number of credit hours per semester or its equivalent in which the family member is enrolled; or(2) the annual tuition rate charged by a State System of Higher Education institution for the number of credit hours per semester or its equivalent in which the family member is enrolled for the same academic year or period.(c) Other grants and financial aid.--(1) The agency shall not reduce the amount of other agency grants or aid for which the family member qualifies on account of the family member's eligibility for or receipt of a Military Family Education Program grant under this subchapter.(2) Prior to making a Military Family Education Program grant under this subchapter, the approved institution of higher learning shall first consider any Federal tuition assistance received by the family member and then shall award a Military Family Education Program grant under this subchapter if the family member requires additional financial aid to cover the costs of attendance for an approved program of higher education. A Military Family Education Program grant under this subchapter shall be paid or refunded to the family member for approved costs of attendance. Military Family Education Program grants authorized under this section shall be reduced so that the total of all Federal and State military education benefits, as administered by the Pennsylvania National Guard, does not exceed 100% of the costs of attendance.(d) Adjustments.--If the agency and the Adjutant General determine that the amount appropriated for the Military Family Education Program in any year will be insufficient to provide Military Family Education Program grants in the amounts set forth in this section to all family members, the agency and the department may reduce the maximum amount of the Military Family Education Program grants proportionately or set a limit on the number of participants to ensure that sums expended do not exceed appropriations.(e) Limit on charges.--Family members attending a State System of Higher Education institution shall not be charged additional tuition above the annual tuition rate.(f) Limit on tuition.--At no time may a State System of Higher Education institution charge a family member more than the in-State rate.§ 3210.6. Limitations.(a) General rule.--No eligible member shall be permitted to assign more than five academic years or their equivalent, as determined by the agency.(b) Assignment of benefit.--An eligible member may assign a portion of the entire benefit or the entire benefit by the number of credit hours per semester or its equivalent, as determined by the agency, to one or more family members, as the case may be.§ 3210.7. Recoupment of Military Family Education Program grant payments.(a) General rule.--An eligible member who fails to meet the six-year service obligation of this subchapter or to meet other requirements established by the Adjutant General or the agency is liable to the Commonwealth for repayment of all or part of Military Family Education Program grant payments made. The Adjutant General shall notify the agency if an eligible member fails to complete the service obligation and the promissory note under section 3210.4(b) (relating to Military Family Education Program grants) shall be repaid by the eligible member upon demand of the agency on a schedule as the agency may determine.(b) Forgiveness of recoupment.--Upon notification by the Adjutant General, the agency shall forgive recoupment of all or part of a family member's Military Family Education Program grant payments if the Adjutant General determines that the eligible member's failure to fulfill the six-year service obligation is the result of one of the following:(1) The eligible member's death. If all provisions in section 3210.2(c) (relating to eligibility) are not met, the Military Family Education Program grant shall be repaid by the family member or family members who used the benefit upon demand of the agency on a schedule as the agency may determine.(2) The eligible member's discharge because of disability incurred in the line of duty.(3) The eligible member's discharge because of a medical determination that the eligible member is medically unfit for duty when the medical condition is outside the eligible member's control and is not due to the eligible member's misconduct.(4) The existence of other compelling circumstances that warrant forgiveness.§ 3210.8. (Reserved).§ 3210.9. Administration.(a) Appropriation and administrative costs.--The General Assembly shall appropriate funds to pay full-time and part-time Military Family Education Program grants under this subchapter. A portion of the funds appropriated may be used to pay the costs of the administration of this subchapter.(b) Limitation.--Administrative costs for the fiscal year in which the Military Family Education Program is enacted, and each fiscal year thereafter, shall not exceed 3.5% of the total amount of funds appropriated.(c) Initial use of funds.--Initial funding for the first 12-month period from the effective date of this subchapter may be used for administration and development of technological support applications.§ 3210.10. Military Family Education Program Fund.(a) Establishment.--The Military Family Education Program Fund is established as a special nonlapsing fund in the State Treasury.(b) Appropriation.--All money deposited into the fund and the interest the fund accrues are appropriated to the department on a continuing basis to be used for the purposes provided for under this subchapter.(c) Administrative action prohibited.--No administrative action shall prevent the deposit of money into the fund in the fiscal year in which the money is received.(d) Use.--The fund may only be used for the purposes provided for under this subchapter and no money in the fund may be transferred or diverted to any other purpose by administrative action.Section 5. This act shall take effect as follows:(1) The addition of 51 Pa.C.S. § 3210.2(a)(1) and (2) shall take effect July 1, 2019.(2) The addition of 51 Pa.C.S. § 3210.2(a)(3), (4) and (5) shall take effect August 1, 2020.(3) The remainder of this act shall take effect immediately. APPROVED--The 1st day of July, A.D. 2019. TOM WOLF