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ID SCR149

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Idaho is home to more than 132,000 veterans, with over 30,000 living in Eastern Idaho catchment areas
  • The nearest veterans cemetery is the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise, located more than 200 miles away, leaving Eastern Idaho veterans' needs unmet
  • The federal government pays 100% of architectural and engineering costs for state veterans cemeteries under 38 CFR 39, while the state must provide 10% matching funds that are reimbursed after grant award
  • The Legislature endorses establishing a veterans cemetery in Eastern Idaho and calls for legislation to facilitate property exchange and authorize the Division of Veterans Services to accept gifts, grants, contributions, bequests, and purchase property
  • The Legislature urges expeditious action to provide Eastern Idaho veterans with an accessible burial facility

Legislative Description

Stating findings of the Legislature and endorsing the need for a veterans cemetery in Eastern Idaho.

VETERANS CEMETERY

Last Action

Reported delivered to the Secretary of State on 03/24/16

3/24/2016

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/4/2016
Judiciary and Rules2/24/2016

Full Bill Text

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