Appropriation; State Veterans Affairs Board for interment of certain persons in the veterans cemeteries.
Impact
The implementation of HB 1899 will affect state laws related to funding for veterans’ services and align with existing provisions in the Mississippi Code regarding veterans. By earmarking state funds specifically for interments, the bill reinforces the state’s role in providing essential support to veterans and their families during a sensitive time. This funding is critical in ensuring that dignified interment services are available for eligible individuals, as detailed in House Bill No. 1001, which further authorizes such interments.
Summary
House Bill 1899 is a legislative measure intended to appropriate funds to the State Veterans Affairs Board for the specific purpose of covering interment costs in veterans cemeteries. This bill is part of a broader initiative to support veterans and their families by ensuring they are honored through proper burial services. The bill provides a clear allocation of $100,000 from the State General Fund for these expenses, highlighting a commitment to addressing the needs of veterans in the state.
Contention
While HB 1899 focuses on veterans' interment funding, discussions may arise about the adequacy of the allocated funds and the sufficiency of the overall budget for veterans' programs. Some may argue that the financial support should not only focus on interment services but should also address other pressing needs such as healthcare, housing, and job support for veterans. The effectiveness of this appropriation in truly meeting the needs of the veteran community could be a topic of contention during the legislative process.
To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.