Veterans.
- Increases the maximum county burial assistance for indigent veterans from $350 to $1,000.
- Authorizes counties to provide financial support for burial or cremation expenses of qualifying veterans.
- Uses existing county funds to cover the increased burial and cremation benefit amounts.
Senator Rubio's proposal to modify California's veteran burial assistance program would raise the maximum county-provided burial or cremation benefit for indigent veterans from $350 to $1,000.
The measure maintains the existing framework through which county boards of supervisors may provide financial support for indigent veteran burials, adjusting only the maximum allowable amount. Counties would continue to utilize available funds under current program guidelines, with no new state appropriations or procedural requirements. The authorization applies to both burial and cremation services, leaving the choice of disposition method to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
This change to the Military and Veterans Code occurs within the established county-level system for administering veteran burial benefits. County boards of supervisors retain their discretionary authority over program implementation and fund distribution, while operating under the revised financial parameters.
 Shannon GroveR Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Bob ArchuletaD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Tom UmbergD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Susan RubioD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Caroline MenjivarD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
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- Increases the maximum county burial assistance for indigent veterans from $350 to $1,000.
- Authorizes counties to provide financial support for burial or cremation expenses of qualifying veterans.
- Uses existing county funds to cover the increased burial and cremation benefit amounts.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Rubio's proposal to modify California's veteran burial assistance program would raise the maximum county-provided burial or cremation benefit for indigent veterans from $350 to $1,000.
The measure maintains the existing framework through which county boards of supervisors may provide financial support for indigent veteran burials, adjusting only the maximum allowable amount. Counties would continue to utilize available funds under current program guidelines, with no new state appropriations or procedural requirements. The authorization applies to both burial and cremation services, leaving the choice of disposition method to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
This change to the Military and Veterans Code occurs within the established county-level system for administering veteran burial benefits. County boards of supervisors retain their discretionary authority over program implementation and fund distribution, while operating under the revised financial parameters.
Shannon GroveR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Bob ArchuletaD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tom UmbergD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Susan RubioD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Caroline MenjivarD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |