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AR HB2256

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Edwards

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Veterans' Affairs to charge a fee for interment of eligible spouses and dependents of veterans in the state veterans' cemetery system
  • Sets maximum interment fee at $500 per eligible spouse or dependent
  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-81-112(b) to add this fee authority to the department's existing powers
  • Department retains authority to employ staff to operate the cemetery system as authorized by biennial appropriation

Legislative Description

To Authorize The Department Of Veterans' Affairs To Charge A Fee For Interment Of Eligible Veterans' Spouses And Dependents In The State Veterans' Cemetery System.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

4/19/2013

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/12/2013

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