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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS TO ENHANCE OVERALL MAINTENANCE OF THE STATE'S VETERANS CEMETERIES.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs to improve the maintenance and operations of North Carolina's four state veterans cemeteries. The department must address specific issues including delays in headstone installation, damage to graves and markers from equipment, drainage problems, debris, and overall grounds appearance. The bill also encourages the department to allow volunteer groups like the Veterans of Foreign Wars, North Carolina National Guard, and ROTC to help with maintenance projects. Additionally, the department must review and potentially modify its funeral service policies, including examining restrictions on chapel services, funeral service duration, attendee limits, and grave site visitation during funerals. By October 1, 2025, the department is required to submit a report to legislative oversight committees detailing the issues identified and the changes made in response to this act. The bill aims to ensure that veterans cemeteries are maintained with respect and dignity, and that funeral services can better accommodate the needs of veterans' families. The legislation takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (73)
Mike Colvin (D)*,
Howard Penny (R)*,
Diane Wheatley (R)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Jonathan Almond (R),
Amber Baker (D),
Cynthia Ball (D),
Mary Belk (D),
Brian Biggs (R),
Hugh Blackwell (R),
John Blust (R),
Jerry Branson (R),
William Brisson (R),
Gloristine Brown (D),
Kanika Brown (D),
Terry Brown (D),
Allen Buansi (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Celeste Cairns (R),
Grant Campbell (R),
Richard Carver (R),
Maria Cervania (D),
Allen Chesser (R),
Mike Clampitt (R),
Bryan Cohn (D),
Carla Cunningham (I),
Allison Dahle (D),
Ted Davis (R),
Blair Eddins (R),
Wyatt Gable (R),
Ed Goodwin (R),
Dudley Greene (R),
Julia Greenfield (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Chris Humphrey (R),
Cody Huneycutt (R),
Frank Iler (R),
Frances Jackson (D),
Jake Johnson (R),
Keith Kidwell (R),
Ya Liu (D),
Donnie Loftis (R),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Tim Longest (D),
Jarrod Lowery (R),
Nasif Majeed (I),
Jeff McNeely (R),
Charlie Miller (R),
Marcia Morey (D),
Ben Moss (R),
Ray Pickett (R),
Garland Pierce (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Larry Potts (R),
Lindsey Prather (D),
Renée Price (D),
Reece Pyrtle (R),
Amos Quick (D),
Tim Reeder (R),
Dennis Riddell (R),
Phil Rubin (D),
Paul Scott (R),
Mitchell Setzer (R),
Phil Shepard (R),
Charles Smith (D),
Larry Strickland (R),
Brian Turner (D),
Bill Ward (R),
Harry Warren (R),
Donna White (R),
Shelly Willingham (D),
David Willis (R),
Matthew Winslow (R),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 02/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H36 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H36v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H36v0.pdf |
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