North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 41 R · 28 D · 2 I cosponsors

HB 36 — Maintenance of State Veterans Cemeteries.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 73 sponsors

    2 primary, 71 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (41 R · 28 D · 2 I) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

12 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 36 now includes additional sponsors, specifically Representatives Wheatley and Penny, expanding support for the bill. Additionally, the date for the Department to submit a report on findings related to veterans' cemeteries has been clarified, but the core concerns about delays and damage in these cemeteries remain unchanged. This update is significant as it shows growing bipartisan support and ensures timely accountability regarding the conditions of veterans' cemeteries.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 36 Short Title:
36 Feb 3, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40033-LG-22 Short Title:
Representative Wheatley.
Representatives Wheatley and Penny (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS TO ENHANCE OVERALL MAINTENANCE OF THE STATE'S VETERANS CEMETERIES.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House February 4, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS TO ENHANCE OVERALL MAINTENANCE OF THE STATE'S VETERANS CEMETERIES.
The Department shall identify and correct any issues at the State's veterans cemeteriesrelatedto(i)unduedelaysininstallingheadstones,(ii)damagetoheadstones, temporary markers, and graves caused by lawn equipment or vehicles, (iii) drainage and flooding problems, (iv) scattered debris and other items, and (v) overall grounds appearance, including bare patches due to lack of grass.
The Department shall identify and correct any issues at the State's veterans cemeteriesrelatedto(i)unduedelaysininstallingheadstones, (ii)damagetoheadstones, temporarymarkers, and graves caused bylawn equipment or vehicles, (iii) drainage and flooding problems, (iv) scattered debris and other items, and (v) overall grounds appearance, including bare patches due to lack of grass.
ByOctober1,2025,theDepartment shallsubmitareportofitsfindings on (i) the issues set out in subsection (a) of Section 1 of this act and any changes made to address those issues and (ii) any changes made to the policies listed in subsection (b) of Section 1 of this act to the House and Senate Chairs of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on General Government.
ByOctober1,2025,theDepartment shallsubmit areportofitsfindings on (i) the issues set out in subsection (a) of Section 1 of this act and any changes made to address those issues and (ii) any changes made to the policies listed in subsection (b) of Section 1 of this act to the House and Senate Chairs of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on General Government.
*DRH40033-LG-22*
*H36-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 71 co-sponsors · 106 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (71)

Not signed on (106)

106 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 36?
HB 36 is sponsored by Matthew Winslow (Republican), David Willis (Republican), Shelly Willingham (Democratic), Donna McDowell White (Republican), Harry Warren (Republican), Reeder, Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. (Republican), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Larry W. Potts (Republican), Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Ray Pickett (Republican), Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Charles W. Miller (Republican), Jeffrey C. McNeely (Republican), Nasif Majeed (U), Jarrod Lowery (Republican), Tim Longest (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Donnie Loftis (Republican), Ya Liu (Democratic), Keith Kidwell (Republican), Frank Iler (Republican), Cody Huneycutt (Republican), Chris Humphrey (Republican), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Dudley Greene (Republican), Edward C. Goodwin (Republican), Wyatt Gable (Republican), Blair Eddins (Republican), Ted Davis, Jr. (Republican), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Carla D. Cunningham (U), Bryan Cohn (Democratic), Allen Chesser (Republican), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Todd Carver (Republican), Campbell, Celeste C. Cairns (Republican), Deb Butler (Democratic), Allen Buansi (Democratic), Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), William D. Brisson (Republican), Jerry "Alan" Branson (Republican), John M. Blust (Republican), Hugh Blackwell (Republican), Brian Biggs (Republican), Mary Belk (Democratic), Neal Jackson (Republican), Jake Johnson (Republican), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Amber M. Baker (Democratic), Jonathan L. Almond (Republican), Eric Ager (Democratic), Mike Colvin (Democratic), Howard Penny, Jr. (Republican), Diane Wheatley (Republican), Bill Ward (Republican), Brian Turner (Democratic), Larry C. Strickland (Republican), Phil Shepard (Republican), Mitchell S. Setzer (Republican), Paul Scott (Republican), Phil Rubin (Democratic), Dennis Riddell (Republican), Charles Smith (Democratic), and Mike Clampitt (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 36?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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