Bill
SB 1630
85(R) - 2017
Senate Business & Commerce
Senate Business & Commerce
Cemeteries
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
Dawn Buckingham
Bill Caption
Relating to cemeteries.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
SB 1630 would allow a justice of the peace acting as a coroner or medical examiner to investigate or remove remains from unmarked graves in an abandoned or unverified cemetery without written order of the state registrar. Next, the Texas Historical Commission, with consent of the landowner, would be allowed to investigate a suspected but unverified cemetery. Finally, a procedure for notice of an unverified cemetery would be established.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This is a procedural bill regarding unverified cemeteries that does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
City of San Antonio
Texas Farm Bureau