2007 House Bill 5589

Prohibit making cemeteries “landlocked”

Introduced in the House

Dec. 13, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Kate Ebli (D-56)

To prohibit an proposed subdivision from isolating a cemetery so that it is not accessible to vehicular access.

Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban, and Regional Affairs

Feb. 20, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 4, 2008

Substitute offered by Rep. Kate Ebli (D-56)

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

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 5, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs