HB 1182 - BURIAL & MEMORIAL - Funeral Honor Guard Stipend Funding - 2023

Intent of Legislative Bill:

1. Funding to offset the cost of Veteran Service Organizations Honor Guard expenses
2. Fiscal note expected: $200,000

Relating to creation of the military honors funeral funds and reimbursement for funeral services; to provide an appropriation; and to provide a continuing appropriation.

HOUSE ACTION:

Amended

• Reduced from $200,000 to $135,000 (House appropriations action)
• Added: If a veterans' service organization has received federal reimbursement for providing a funeral service for a military honors funeral, the veterans' service organization may not apply for reimbursement under this section.