Appropriations: other; Upper Peninsula state veterans cemetery; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5843'26
This bill authorizes the Michigan veterans affairs agency to establish a state veterans cemetery in the Upper Peninsula. It requires the agency to conduct a feasibility study to identify a suitable location and ensure the site qualifies for federal funding grants. The legislation allows the agency to purchase or designate state-owned land for the cemetery and creates a dedicated fund to manage money for the project's design, land preparation, and ongoing operation. Additionally, the bill cannot take effect unless it is passed together with a companion bill, HB 5843.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action Apr 23, 2026
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Committee
1
Apr 22, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Appropriations
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Greg Markkanen
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Greg Markkanen
RRepublican
Co
Cam Cavitt
RRepublican
Co
Dave Prestin
RRepublican
Co
Doug Wozniak
RRepublican
Co
Gina Johnsen
RRepublican
Co
Jason Woolford
RRepublican
Co
Karl Bohnak
RRepublican
Co
Kathy Schmaltz
RRepublican
Co
Parker Fairbairn
RRepublican
Co
Ron Robinson
RRepublican
Co
Will Bruck
RRepublican
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