HI HB1058

Establishes the Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans Services of the Department of Defense for administrative purposes

Board composition includes the Department of Defense director (as chair), a National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific representative, and directors from Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai counties responsible for veterans cemeteries, plus the Hawaii state veterans cemetery operations manager

Board shall identify compliance issues at veterans cemeteries, develop solutions, seek resources including funding and legislative support, and engage community stakeholders and veterans in discussions

Board must create a statewide framework including understanding of National Cemetery Administration compliance standards, best practices recommendations for maintenance, and a standardized data collection and information sharing system

Members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses; effective July 1, 3000