Assembly Bill 935 proposes several amendments and repeals related to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) in Wisconsin, primarily aimed at updating terminology, clarifying definitions, and removing expired programs. The bill introduces a new definition for "council" to refer specifically to the Council on Veterans Programs and makes grammatical changes throughout the statutes to align with current drafting conventions. It also updates references to the U.S. armed forces and modifies the language regarding the calculation of veterans' assets for assistance payments. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the DVA may provide information on both medical and mental health services for post-traumatic stress disorder.

The bill repeals two obsolete grant programs that have expired, one in 2007 and another in 2011, and makes various updates to ensure that the language used in the statutes is current and clear. For instance, it specifies that the DVA must provide information on mental health services in addition to medical services for veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. The bill also revises the reporting procedures for the Board of Veterans Affairs and updates the requirements for information related to deceased veterans' graves. Overall, the bill is presented as remedial legislation to enhance the effectiveness and clarity of the statutes governing veterans' services in Wisconsin.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 45.01(9), 45.01, 45.03(2m), 45.03, 45.03(3)(a), 45.03(3)(b), 45.03(13)(f)2, 45.03(13)(j), 45.03(13)(k), 45.03(15), 45.03(21)(d), 45.04(2), 45.04