Assembly Bill 745 proposes amendments to the reimbursement process for military funeral honors provided by local veterans organizations in Wisconsin. Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs reimburses these organizations up to $50 for their costs in providing military funeral honors. This bill seeks to increase the reimbursement amount to $85 and mandates that this amount be adjusted annually based on changes in the U.S. consumer price index, ensuring that the reimbursement keeps pace with inflation.

Additionally, the bill expands the eligibility criteria for military funeral honors to include Hmong individuals who were naturalized under the federal Hmong Veterans Naturalization Act of 2000. This inclusion recognizes the service of Hmong veterans who supported U.S. military efforts during the Vietnam War era. The proposed changes aim to enhance support for veterans and their families during the difficult time of arranging military honors.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 45.60(2), 45.60