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HB 5844·MI·house

Appropriations: other; Upper Peninsula state veterans cemetery; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5843'26

In CommitteeFiled Apr 22, 2026
Sponsor: Gregory Markkanen
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bill electronically reproduced 04/22/2026

Apr 23, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency to conduct a location analysis and feasibility study, then acquire or designate land for a veterans cemetery in the Upper Peninsula. It establishes a dedicated fund to cover design, land preparation, and operating costs, and authorizes the agency to apply for federal construction grants and per‑interment reimbursements. The measure expands burial options for veterans and their families in the region.

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