SB46Introduced in the Senate
State Veterans' Cemeteries - Interment
Introduced by Bryan Simonaire, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Defining the term "interment location" for the purposes of provisions of law governing the interment of individuals in State veterans' cemeteries; and requiring the Department of Veterans and Military Families to provide an outer burial receptacle, rather than a grave liner, or a columbarium niche and marker at no cost with each interment location at a State veterans' cemetery.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 495
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
135
Yes
0
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Finance
Hearing 1/29 at 3:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Floor Amendment {353628/1 (Senator Simonaire)
Motion Laid Over (Senator Jennings) Adopted
Floor Amendment {353628/1 (Senator Simonaire) Adopted
Favorable with Amendments Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (135-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 495
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