2005 Senate Bill 881

Create veterans memorial commission

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 9, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To create a state veterans memorial property commission to select and acquire military-related sites for use as military or veterans memorial sites. “Military-related site" means property where a military base, installation, or reserve unit operation once stood or a site where a battle took place in our nation's history.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

Feb. 23, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 15, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 16, 2006

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 16, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and Homeland Security