Assembly Bill 745 proposes amendments to the reimbursement process for military funeral honors provided by local veterans organizations in Wisconsin. The bill increases the maximum reimbursement amount from $50 to $85 for each funeral where military honors are rendered. Additionally, it mandates that this reimbursement amount be adjusted annually based on changes in the U.S. consumer price index, ensuring that the compensation keeps pace with inflation.

Furthermore, 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, thereby broadening the scope of veterans eligible for these honors.

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