Introduced
by
To place in statute a definition of cemetery “endowment care,” which means the specific maintenance tasks for which cemeteries must keep reserve funds to ensure that they be done in perpetuity. These tasks would include cutting the grass at reasonable intervals; raking, cleaning, filling, seeding, and sodding of graves; replacement, pruning, or removal of shrubs and trees in order to assure access to graves; and the repair and maintenance of enclosures, buildings, drives, walks, and the various memorial gardens.
Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 103 to 6 (details)
To place in statute a definition of cemetery “endowment care,” which means the specific maintenance tasks for which cemeteries must keep reserve funds to ensure that they be done in perpetuity. These tasks would include cutting the grass at reasonable intervals; raking, cleaning, filling, seeding, and sodding of graves; replacement, pruning, or removal of shrubs and trees in order to assure access to graves; and the repair and maintenance of enclosures, buildings, drives, walks, and the various memorial gardens.
