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2009 Senate Bill 5481: Concerning veterans' burials
Introduced by Sen. Chris Marr, (D-Spokane) (D) on January 23, 2009
To allow for any lawful entity in possession of a deceased person for longer than ninety days to transfer the remains to the department of veterans affairs, if the deceased is determined to be a veteran or veteran dependent eligible for interment at a state or federal veterans’ cemetery. (See also Companion HB 1001). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Government Operations and Elections Committee on January 23, 2009
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 10, 2009
To clarify that the certification and transfer of human remains to the DVA only applies in cases where remains are unclaimed for a period of 90 days or longer. Changes the liability language to conform with preferred drafting conventions.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 10, 2009
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 10, 2009
Received in the House on March 5, 2009
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on March 5, 2009
Referred to the House Rules Committee on March 20, 2009
To clarify that the certification and transfer of human remains to the DVA only applies in cases where remains are unclaimed for a period of 90 days or longer. Removes liability from persons or entity transferring the remains to the DVA. The state, its employees and agents are also immune from liability related to the transfer process.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 10, 2009