SR701 calls for an official investigation into whether the Medal of Honor medals given to U.S. soldiers who fought in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre should be reviewed or revoked based on the historical circumstances of that event. The resolution does not change state law directly but instead expresses the South Dakota Senate's support for pursuing this inquiry into federal military awards related to this historical tragedy.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Senate Adopt Resolution as amended Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 1. S.J. 294
Senate Motion to amend S.J. 293
Military and Veterans Affairs Adopt Resolution Passed, YEAS 3, NAYS 2.
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Military and Veterans Affairs S.J. 202
Shawn Bordeaux
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Cosponsors
Adopt Resolution as amended
Military and Veterans Affairs — Adopt Resolution