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SB 282: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE NEGLECTED CEMETERY ACCOUNT AND CONCERNING CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF WARTIME VETERANS' GRAVES.

Christine CohenEnacted

SB 282 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE NEGLECTED CEMETERY ACCOUNT AND CONCERNING CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF WARTIME VETERANS' GRAVES.. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion90%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Ensures basic land maintenance of burial sites
  • Supports preservation of historic grounds

Risks

  • No material ecological impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Directs state funds toward local municipal upkeep
  • Potential for small contracts in maintenance services

Risks

  • Involves state fiscal expenditure

Society

Positive Outlook
80%

Benefits

  • Ensures respectful upkeep of veterans' graves
  • Provides support for neglected community cemeteries

Risks

  • Dependent on administrative effectiveness of the state
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Implementation success depends on oversight by relevant state agencies

Limitation

Analysis based on limited legislative abstract

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Where it stands

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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