This bill removes the requirement that veterans must be South Dakota residents to be admitted to the state veterans' home, making the facility available to veterans from other states. The bill also modifies eligibility rules for admission to the home and repeals several outdated statutory sections related to residency restrictions and admission requirements. These changes make it easier for any U.S. veteran to access South Dakota's veterans' home services regardless of where they live.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 410
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 352
Signed by the President S.J. 347
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 348
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 1. S.J. 329
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 310
Senate Remove from Consent Calendar S.J. 297
Military and Veterans Affairs Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Military and Veterans Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0.
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Military and Veterans Affairs S.J. 221
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0. H.J. 201
Military and Veterans Affairs Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Military and Veterans Affairs Motion to amend
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Military and Veterans Affairs H.J. 21
Do Pass Amended
Military and Veterans Affairs — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Military and Veterans Affairs — Do Pass Amended