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NC H178

NC H178
Maintenance of State Veterans Cemeteries


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Introduced
02/22/2023
In Committee
05/04/2023
Crossed Over
05/04/2023
Passed
Dead
12/13/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS TO ENHANCE OVERALL MAINTENANCE OF THE STATE'S VETERANS CEMETERIES.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to enhance the overall maintenance of the state's four veterans cemeteries. The bill directs the Department to address issues related to delays in installing headstones, damage to headstones and graves, drainage and flooding problems, scattered debris, and overall grounds appearance. Additionally, the bill requires the Department to review its policies on chapel-only services, time allotted for funeral services, number of attendees, and visitation of grave sites during funerals, in order to better accommodate the needs of veterans' families. The Department must submit a report on its findings and changes made by October 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 05/04/2023)

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