The bill proposes the repeal of provisions related to state payments for the burial of veterans in South Dakota. Specifically, it amends the definition of "veteran" in statute 33A-2-1 to clarify eligibility criteria and benefits, while also repealing sections 33A-5-2, 33A-5-4, 33A-5-5, and 33A-5-6, which previously outlined the state's financial responsibilities for veteran burials and related expenses. The amendments include the removal of language that defined the state's obligation to pay up to one hundred dollars for burial costs and the conditions under which such payments would be made.

Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of "benefits" to include designations on driver licenses and job preferences for veterans, while explicitly excluding state bonuses. The repeal of the aforementioned sections eliminates the requirements for filing claims for burial expenses and the processes for erecting headstones for veterans, effectively ending the state's financial involvement in these areas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/09/2025: 33A-2-1, 33A-5-2, 33A-5-4, 33A-5-5, 33A-5-6