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HB 1361

Appropriation; State Veterans Affairs Board for interment of certain persons in the veterans cemeteries.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bubba Carpenter

Mississippi bill allocating state funds for veteran burial services in state cemeteries; died in committee without further action.

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Bill Summary · HB 1361

Legislative bill overview

HB 1361 is a Mississippi appropriations bill that allocates state funds through the State Veterans Affairs Board specifically for interment (burial) services of certain persons in state veterans cemeteries. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, without advancing further in the legislative process.

Why is this important

Veterans cemetery access and burial benefits are significant to military families and represent a state's commitment to honoring service members. Appropriations bills determine actual funding levels, so this measure would have directly impacted the operational capacity and services available at Mississippi's veterans burial facilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Ambiguity of "certain persons" – The bill's language about who qualifies for these burial benefits is vague and could create disputes over eligibility standards or expand coverage beyond traditional veteran populations
  • Funding amount unspecified – The bill summary doesn't clarify how much money was being appropriated, making it impossible to assess fiscal impact or adequacy of resources
  • Competing budget priorities – In tight budget years, appropriations for veterans cemetery services must compete with education, healthcare, and infrastructure funding

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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