HB 36

Requires the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (Department) to ensure that all the State’s four veterans' cemeteries are staffed by those able to properly operate and maintain the cemeteries. Requires the Department to identify and correct issues related to: (1) undue delays in installing headstones; (2) damage to headstones, temporary markers, and graves caused by lawn equipment or vehicles; (3) drainage and flooding problems; (4) scattered debris and other items; and (5) overall grounds appearance, including bare patches due to lack of grass. Authorizes the Department to permit auxiliary and active military groups and other fraternal organizations to volunteer to perform maintenance projects in the State’s veterans' cemeteries.