Legislation - SB0237

Title: State Government - Veterans - Burial at State Veterans' Cemeteries (Burial Equity Act)
Sponsored by: Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee (By Request - Departmental - Veterans and Military Families)
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Expanding eligibility for burial in a State veterans' cemetery to include members of the National Guard and the military reserves; removing the residency requirement for certain veterans for burial in a State veterans' cemetery; and establishing a burial fee equal to the annual plot allowance established by the National Cemetery Administration for National Guard and military reserves service members and their eligible dependents.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment Click to view Recorded Media

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Cross-filed with: HB0138

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2025

By Request of the Governor

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 9/30/2024 Legislative Date 9/30/2024 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/08/2025 Legislative Date 1/08/2025 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - State Government - Veterans - Burial at State Veterans' Cemeteries (Burial Equity Act) Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/21/2025 Legislative Date 1/21/2025 Action Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	9/30/2024	9/30/2024	Pre-filed
Senate	1/08/2025	1/08/2025	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - State Government - Veterans - Burial at State Veterans' Cemeteries (Burial Equity Act)
Senate	1/21/2025	1/21/2025	Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.

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