SB132

Passed Origin

Modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.

Senate BillKeri Weems(R)Larry Zikmund(R)Introduced Jan 26, 2026Last action Feb 25, 2026

This bill changes the South Dakota Veterans Council from six specific organizations to a flexible structure with eight potential member seats, adding representation for National American Indian Veterans and allowing other congressionally chartered veterans groups to join if all current council members agree unanimously. The bill also makes it mandatory (rather than optional) for the Department of Veterans Affairs to consult with the council quarterly about veterans issues, budgets, legislation, and programs.

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Changes to Existing Law

This bill does not directly amend codified state law.

History (13)

Feb 25, 2026H
Military and Veterans Affairs Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 3
Feb 25, 2026H
Military and Veterans Affairs Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 3
Feb 25, 2026H
Military and Veterans Affairs Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 4. H.J. 3
Feb 25, 2026H
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Feb 19, 2026H
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
Feb 10, 2026H
First read in House and referred to House Military and Veterans Affairs H.J. 279
Feb 9, 2026S
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 223
Feb 4, 2026S
Military and Veterans Affairs Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Feb 4, 2026S
Military and Veterans Affairs Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0.
Feb 4, 2026S
Military and Veterans Affairs Motion to amend
Feb 4, 2026S
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Jan 27, 2026S
Senate Referred to Senate Military and Veterans Affairs S.J. 121
Jan 26, 2026S
First Reading Senate S.J. 112