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revise provisions regarding the issuance of certain military specialty plates.

This bill establishes fees for military specialty license plates in South Dakota. Veterans receiving disabled veteran, Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor survivor, or Purple Heart plates will pay $10 for the initial plate and $10 annually for renewals, but are exempt from regular vehicle registration fees. Medal of Honor plate holders are completely exempt from all registration and plate fees.

authorize certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.

HB 1069 allows certain veterans to attend courses at South Dakota's postsecondary technical institutes tuition-free. The bill removes the cost barrier for qualifying veterans seeking vocational education and training at these state institutions.

to revise provisions regarding group pheasant hunts for disabled veterans.

This bill expands who can participate in special pheasant hunts for disabled veterans by clarifying that both residents and nonresidents with service-connected disabilities of 20% or more can join these free hunts sponsored by nonprofit organizations. It also adds veterans with 40% or more disability for Social Security purposes as eligible participants, and confirms that these special hunts can occur before or during the regular pheasant season without charging any fees.

revise the appropriation for the State Veterans' Cemetery and to declare an emergency.

This bill increases state funding for the State Veterans' Cemetery by approximately $904,794, raising the total federal fund appropriation from $6 million to $6.9 million. The bill declares an emergency so the funding change takes effect immediately upon the governor's approval rather than waiting for the normal effective date.

repeal provisions regarding the South Dakota Veterans Commission.

SB 156 repeals the provisions of state law that established and governed the South Dakota Veterans Commission. This removes the legal framework for the Commission's structure and operations from state statute.

Urging greater awareness and understanding of post-traumatic stress injury.

This resolution urges greater public awareness and understanding of post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) across South Dakota. The bill makes technical updates to various sections of state law related to terminology and definitions, though it does not create new enforceable requirements—instead, it serves as a statement of legislative intent to promote education and recognition of PTSI among citizens and institutions.

Supporting the efforts of William "Bill" Casper as the South Dakota state chairman of the State Funeral for World War II Veterans in his efforts to petition President Donald J. Trump to hold a state funeral for World War II veterans.

This resolution supports William "Bill" Casper's efforts to petition President Trump to hold a national state funeral honoring World War II veterans. The resolution does not change state law itself; instead, it expresses the South Dakota Legislature's backing for Casper's campaign to secure federal recognition of these veterans' service and sacrifice.

make an appropriation for certain costs related to the commissioning of the USS Pierre and to declare an emergency.

South Dakota is spending state money to help pay for costs related to commissioning the USS Pierre, a Navy ship named after South Dakota's capital. The bill declares this spending an emergency so the funds can be appropriated and used right away without going through the normal budget process.

increase the financial empowerment of state residents.

HB 1062 directs South Dakota's state treasurer to develop and promote financial education programs for seven groups of residents, including college and high school students, people with disabilities, those living in poverty, veterans, active military members, and retirees. The bill also creates a new fund supported by private donations and grants that will provide ongoing money for these financial empowerment programs.