HB1042authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1042authorize the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1080allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.Do PassYea
HB1080allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1193modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1259require that the Department of Revenue provide for an online application for property tax relief programs.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
SB12provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.Do PassYea
SB131revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB132modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.Do Pass AmendedYea
2025 Regular Session18 votes
HB1038Repeal provisions regarding the state payment for burial of veterans.Do PassYea
HB1038Repeal provisions regarding the state payment for burial of veterans.Do PassNay
HB1068Allow a student to wear certain military decorations at a school graduation ceremony and to declare an emergency.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1076Modify provisions pertaining to improper collection of fees relating to assistance or referrals in a veterans benefits matter.Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6Nay
HB1160Waive the driver license renewal period for members of the military and their families, and employees of the state department.Do PassYea
HB1161Allow additional forms to verify military service for a veteran designation on a commercial driver license or commercial learner's permit.Do PassYea
HB1163Make an appropriation for a grant to assist in the construction and equipping of a veteran’s skilled trade center.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1188Allow nonresident military members to purchase three-day temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses.Do PassNay
HB1188Allow nonresident military members to purchase three-day temporary nonresident waterfowl licenses.Concurred in amendmentsYea
HB1198Modify the tuition benefit for dependents and spouses of disabled and deceased veterans.Deferred to the 41st legislative dayYeatabling motion
HB1238Establish protections for a veteran seeking assistance in a veterans' benefit matter.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB16Set aside certain contractor's excise tax collections relating to the Ellsworth Air Force Base, to create a fund for the collections, and to provide an appropriation therefor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB52Authorize the expansion of the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB52Authorize the expansion of the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB109Permit a school district to implement a new or revised section 504 plan, individualized family service plan, or individualized education program for a student who is the child of an active-duty member of the United States armed forces.Do Pass AmendedNay
SB109Permit a school district to implement a new or revised section 504 plan, individualized family service plan, or individualized education program for a student who is the child of an active-duty member of the United States armed forces.Do PassNay
SCR603Supporting the establishment of a standardized system to recognize and award academic credit or certification for military service.Concurred in ResolutionYea
SCR604Supporting the expansion of transportation services for veterans receiving medical care in this state.Concurred in ResolutionYea
2024 Regular Session6 votes
HB1011revise the membership of the South Dakota Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission.Do PassYea
HB1028classify xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance, establish permissible uses, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1068allow disabled veterans to obtain a standard issue county motor vehicle or motorcycle license plate.Do PassYea
HB1082change the eligibility requirements, and the exempt value, of a property tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1101provide a special motor vehicle license plate for recipients of the Legion of Merit award.Do PassYea
SB13revise the process for nominating candidates for the offices of lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state.Do Pass AmendedNay
2023 Regular Session15 votes
HB1038revise certain provisions pertaining to the Department of Veterans Affairs and residency in the State Veterans Home.Do PassYea
HB1039revise certain provisions regarding the payment of tuition for members of the South Dakota National Guard.Do PassYea
HB1039revise certain provisions regarding the payment of tuition for members of the South Dakota National Guard.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1045increase the basic salary schedule for county veterans' service officers.Do PassYea
HB1045increase the basic salary schedule for county veterans' service officers.Do PassYea
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding military affairs.Do PassYea
HB1047revise certain provisions regarding military affairs.Do PassYea
HB1054provide a stipend for the erection of a private headstone for a deceased veteran.Do PassYea
HB1054provide a stipend for the erection of a private headstone for a deceased veteran.Do PassYea
HB1065increase the maximum amount of dollars payable by the state to erect the headstone of a deceased veteran.Referred toYea
HB1065increase the maximum amount of dollars payable by the state to erect the headstone of a deceased veteran.Do PassYea
HB1065increase the maximum amount of dollars payable by the state to erect the headstone of a deceased veteran.Do PassYea
HB1226regulate industrial hemp-derived delta-8 and delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinol products, and other hemp-derived psychoactive compounds, and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
SB86require candidates for party precinct committeeman or committeewoman to include an email address and phone number in the written statement submitted to the county auditor.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB186provide free tuition for a resident whose parent died while on active duty in the United States armed forces.TabledYeatabling motion
2022 Regular Session8 votes
HB1248make an appropriation for the erection of the South Dakota Sioux Code Talker Memorial and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
HCR6006To urge the United States Congress and the President of the United States to take no action to employ military forces of the United States in active-duty combat unless the United States Congress has passed an official declaration of war and to bring troops home who are engaged in unconstitutional foreign conflicts.TabledYeatabling motion
SB50make an appropriation for water, wastewater and storm water projects throughout state government, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB50make an appropriation for water, wastewater and storm water projects throughout state government, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB50make an appropriation for water, wastewater and storm water projects throughout state government, and to declare an emergency.Concurred in amendmentsYea
SB63revise the appropriation for road improvements to the State Veterans Cemetery, to provide for ordinary operations of the cemetery, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB63revise the appropriation for road improvements to the State Veterans Cemetery, to provide for ordinary operations of the cemetery, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB197require the POW/MIA flag be displayed in the Senate and House of Representative chambers.Do PassYea
2021 Regular Session15 votes
HB1018authorize the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1018authorize the construction of a National Guard Readiness Center in Sioux Falls, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1020make an appropriation to continue the veteran's bonus program and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1020make an appropriation to continue the veteran's bonus program and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1032revise the minimum cost of living adjustment and revise terminology of the South Dakota Retirement System.Do PassYea
HB1276make an appropriation for capital improvements to the State Veterans' Home and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
HB1277make an appropriation for the installation of a sprinkler system at the State Veterans' Cemetery and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
SB33make an appropriation for certain costs related to the commissioning of the USS Pierre and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB33make an appropriation for certain costs related to the commissioning of the USS Pierre and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB84appropriate funds to support Veterans Memorial Centers in South Dakota and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
SB180revise certain provisions regarding revenues generated by and donations to the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery, and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB180revise certain provisions regarding revenues generated by and donations to the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery, and to declare an emergency.Conference Committee Report adoptedYea
SB181make an appropriation for road improvements leading to the State Veterans Cemetery and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB181make an appropriation for road improvements leading to the State Veterans Cemetery and to declare an emergency.Do Pass AmendedYea
SB188make an appropriation to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery and to declare an emergency.TabledYeatabling motion
2020 Regular Session4 votes
HCR6016Supporting 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.Concurred in ResolutionYea
SB35revise the appropriation for the State Veterans' Cemetery and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SB124to revise provisions regarding group pheasant hunts for disabled veterans.Do PassYea
SB156repeal provisions regarding the South Dakota Veterans Commission.Do PassYea
2019 Regular Session7 votes
HB1111provide for professional or occupational licensure for certain active duty military personnel and spouses.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1171allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.Do Pass AmendedYea
HB1171allow certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.Conference Committee report not adopted, no committee appointedYea
HB1201revise provisions regarding group pheasant hunts for disabled veterans.Do PassYea
HB1260make an appropriation to continue the veteran's bonus program and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
HB1260make an appropriation to continue the veteran's bonus program and to declare an emergency.Do PassYea
SCR11requesting that the President of the United States designate a single state funeral be held upon the death of the last living identifiable veteran from World War II.Adopt Resolution as amendedYea
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