Establishes a Veterans Cemetery Maintenance-Endowment Account to match local contributions for California veterans cemeteries.

The bill establishes the Veterans Cemetery Maintenance-Endowment Account in the General Fund, administered by the department. It mandates the creation of an application process, annual reviews, and certification of deposits. The department must transfer matching funds into the same account and conduct a five-year program review. Participating cemeteries must submit annual maintenance reports. The department will provide a summary report to the Legislature. Matching funds are limited to $250,000 per cemetery per fiscal year.

Establishes a Veterans Cemetery Maintenance-Endowment Account to match local contributions for California veterans cemeteries.

The bill establishes the Veterans Cemetery Maintenance-Endowment Account in the General Fund, administered by the department. It mandates the creation of an application process, annual reviews, and certification of deposits. The department must transfer matching funds into the same account and conduct a five-year program review. Participating cemeteries must submit annual maintenance reports. The department will provide a summary report to the Legislature. Matching funds are limited to $250,000 per cemetery per fiscal year.