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AR SB411

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2021

Primary Sponsor

David Wallace

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Origin

Senate

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-81-112(b) to modify fee authority for the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the state veterans' cemetery system.

  • Changes the maximum interment fee for eligible spouses or dependents of veterans from a fixed $300 amount to the current United States Department of Veterans Affairs interment benefit allowance under 38 U.S.C. § 2303(b)(1), as it exists on February 1, 2021.

  • Establishes a new fee authority allowing the department to charge for disinterment of a veteran, eligible spouse, or dependent of a veteran upon family request, not to exceed the current federal Veterans Affairs interment benefit allowance under 38 U.S.C. § 2303(b)(1), as it exists on February 1, 2021.

  • Bill was approved on March 17, 2021 and became Act 387 of the Regular Session.

Legislative Description

Concerning The State Veterans' Cemetery System; And To Clarify The Allowable Fee And Procedure For Interment And Disinterment In The State Veterans' Cemetery System.

Last Action

Notification that SB411 is now Act 387

3/17/2021

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/10/2021
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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