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Senate committee advances bill to create historic cemeteries program for preservation
Summary
Senate Bill 34 was reported favorably after Senator Sharif described a program to sustain and protect historic African American cemeteries, including narrow authority to sell excess vacant land if proceeds fund long-term maintenance. One public appearance form indicated support; no committee amendments were recorded in the transcript.
Senator Sharif introduced Senate Bill 34 to establish a historic cemeteries program focused on African American cemeteries that have been neglected or lost through redevelopment and unequal land-use practices. In remarks to the committee, the sponsor said the bill would provide a mechanism for such cemeteries to sustain themselves and allow cemeteries with ‘‘excessive vacant land’’ to sell that land only if proceeds are used for long-term maintenance and upkeep.
The committee recorded one appearance form in support. The sponsor waived closing remarks and members approved the bill by roll-call vote; the committee reported SB 34 favorably.
