South Dakota currently requires veterans seeking a "veteran" designation on a commercial driver's license to submit specific military discharge paperwork (DD-214 form or retired forms). This bill expands the accepted documents to include a National Guard form, a Uniformed Services ID card, and certificates from county veterans service officers, making it easier for veterans to prove their service. The bill also broadens the definition of who qualifies as a "veteran" to match the state's general veteran definition rather than requiring only honorably discharged service members.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 554
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 528
Signed by the President S.J. 503
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 488
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 452
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
Senate Referred to Senate Military and Veterans Affairs S.J. 355
First Reading Senate S.J. 341
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 1. H.J. 345
Military and Veterans Affairs Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Military and Veterans Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Military and Veterans Affairs H.J. 171
First Reading House H.J. 154
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-030
Do Pass
Military and Veterans Affairs — Do Pass
Do Pass
Military and Veterans Affairs — Do Pass