Senate committee substitute to the 2nd edition makes the following changes. Adds the requirement that the NC Military Affairs Commission (Commission) meet at least once each quarter and adds the General Assembly to those entities that the Commission must report to at least every six months. Requires the Commission to provide the General Assembly with recommendations for legislation before the start of a regular session. Specifies that the Commission includes 20 voting members. Amends the qualifications for various members to allow appointment of a person who is retired from the military and who is actively involved in a military affairs organization or who is involved in military issues through civic, commercial, or governmental relationships (was, only involved in military issues through civic, commercial, or governmental relationships). Adds the Superintendent of Public Instruction to the list of nonvoting ex-officio Commission members. Deletes the provision concerning membership terms of the Executive Committee and instead provides that the voting members serve for two terms, with no prohibition against being reappointed, and provides for the terms of specified initial appointments. Requires initial terms to commence on July 1, 2013. Requires the Department of Commerce to use funds within its budget for the authorized per diem, subsistence, and travel expenses.