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MN HF2468

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2010

Primary Sponsor

Robin Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 375.37 to expand eligibility for burial in county "soldiers' rest" cemeteries to include spouses of veterans who are residents of the designating county at the time of death
  • Restricts "soldiers' rest" cemetery plots to exclusive use for deceased veterans (as defined in section 197.447) and their resident spouses, without charge for burial space
  • Authorizes county boards to establish reasonable-cost prices for burial lots within soldiers' rest cemeteries, allowing non-resident deceased persons to be buried if they pay the established price
  • Takes effect the day following final enactment and applies to all burials occurring on or after that date

Legislative Description

"Soldiers' rest" cemetery burial eligibility broadened.

Last Action

House: Author added Brown

3/11/2010

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs2/9/2010

Full Bill Text

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