This bill requires veterans' cemeteries to be used only for the burial of veterans and eligible dependents as defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs. No impact on state funds. This bill requires veterans' cemeteries to be used only for the burial of veterans and eligible dependents as defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs. No impact on state funds. Supporters say that the honor of being buried in a veterans' cemetery should only be for veterans.
Current regulations exclude some veterans.
There was no opposition voiced to the committee. This bill requires veterans' cemeteries to be used only for the burial of veterans and eligible dependents as defined by the Department of Veterans Affairs.