Bill > HB1058

This bill establishes a Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Department of Defense to improve the management and maintenance of veterans cemeteries in Hawaii. The board will include representatives from various state and county agencies, such as the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific and cemetery directors from Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai counties. The board's primary responsibilities include identifying compliance issues faced by veterans cemeteries, developing solutions to address these challenges, seeking resource and funding solutions, and engaging with community stakeholders. Members will serve without compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses. The board will focus on developing a statewide framework that includes understanding National Cemetery Administration compliance standards, creating strategies for grounds and maintenance best practices, and establishing a standardized data collection and information-sharing system. The board's ultimate goal is to ensure that Hawaii's veterans cemeteries meet the standards set by the National Cemetery Administration of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and to provide guidance, education, and technical assistance to support these cemeteries.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1058&year=2026