MS HB264

Authorizes the State Veterans Affairs Board to establish, operate, and maintain additional veterans cemeteries in Mississippi beyond the existing Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Maintains eligibility criteria for interment in state veterans cemeteries to match federal national cemetery standards as provided by federal law.

Designates the State Veterans Affairs Board as responsible for verifying interment eligibility, controlling cemetery administration, and processing applications according to board regulations.

Authorizes the board to receive federal funds under Title 38 USCS, gifts, contributions, bequests, and individual reimbursements, with all funds deposited into the Mississippi Veterans Cemetery Fund for cemetery establishment and maintenance.

Effective date: July 1, 2012.