Bill > HB1058

This bill establishes a Veterans Cemeteries Board within Hawaii's Department of Defense to improve the management and maintenance of veterans cemeteries across the state. The board will consist of representatives from various state and county agencies, including directors or designees from Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai counties, a representative from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, and the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery operations manager. The board's primary responsibilities include identifying compliance issues in veterans cemeteries, developing solutions to address those challenges, seeking resource and funding support, and engaging with community stakeholders. Specifically, the board will create a statewide framework to ensure compliance with standards set by the National Cemetery Administration, develop best practices for cemetery maintenance, and establish a standardized system for data collection and information sharing. Board members will serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses, and the board will require a majority vote to validate its actions. The Department of Defense will provide necessary staff and support for the board's operations, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality and standardization of veterans cemeteries throughout Hawaii.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1058&year=2025