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This resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of Pennsylvania's state-owned aircraft and aviation assets, which are currently spread across multiple departments like Transportation, the Attorney General's Office, and State Police. The study will require a detailed examination of each department's air assets (including airplanes, helicopters, and hangars), operational requirements, mission-specific needs, and compliance with federal regulations. The resolution mandates an assessment of taxpayer costs, including maintenance expenses and storage fees, and calls for an evaluation of current practices such as insurance, purchasing, and the financial trade-offs between leasing and owning aviation assets. The Joint State Government Commission is required to compare Pennsylvania's practices with best practices from other states and the private sector, with the goal of identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance operational transparency. The commission must complete the study and submit a report with recommendations to the General Assembly within 12 months of the resolution's adoption, potentially providing a roadmap for more strategic management of the state's aviation resources.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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