This bill raises the maximum amount of grants that DVA may provide to the governing bodies of federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands from $2,500 to $10,000 for the purpose of employing a tribal veterans' service officer to advise American Indian tribal or band members with information about veterans benefits.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 45.35 (14) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:
45.35 (14) (h) To provide grants to the governing bodies of federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands from the appropriation under s. 20.485 (2) (vz) (km) if that governing body enters into an agreement with the department regarding the creation, goals and objectives of a tribal veterans' service officer, appoints a veteran to act as a tribal veterans' service officer and gives that veteran duties similar to the duties described in s. 45.43 (5), except that the veteran shall report to the governing body of the tribe or band. The department may make annual grants of up to $2,500 $10,000 under this paragraph and shall promulgate rules to implement this paragraph.
****NOTE: This is reconciled s. 45.35 (14) (h). This SECTION has been affected by drafts numbered: LRB-0322 and LRB-0323.
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LRB-0323LRB-0323/2
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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Caucutt, BB0104 - Shift from veterans trust fund to Indian gaming fund
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL
AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
veterans and military affairs
This bill creates appropriations that fund an American Indian veterans benefits services coordinator position in DVA from the Indian gaming receipts and that transfer the funding of the tribal veterans' service officer grants from the Veterans Trust Fund to the Indian gaming receipts.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 20.485 (2) (kg) of the statutes is created to read:
20.485 (2) (kg) American Indian services coordinator. The amounts in the schedule for an American Indian veterans benefits services coordinator position. All moneys transferred from the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (8) (hm) 13g. shall be credited to this appropriation account. Notwithstanding s. 20.001 (3) (a), the unencumbered balance on June 30 of each year shall revert to the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (8) (hm).
****NOTE: This SECTION involves a change in an appropriation that must be reflected in the revised schedule in s. 20.005, stats.
SECTION 2. 20.485 (2) (km) of the statutes is created to read:
20.485 (2) (km) American Indian grants. The amounts in the schedule for grants to American Indian tribes and bands under s. 45.35 (14) (h). All moneys transferred from the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (8) (hm) 13m. shall be credited to this appropriation account. Notwithstanding s. 20.001 (3) (a), the unencumbered balance on June 30 of each year shall revert to the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (8) (hm).
****NOTE: This SECTION involves a change in an appropriation that must be reflected in the revised schedule in s. 20.005, stats.
SECTION 3. 20.485 (2) (vz) of the statutes is repealed.
****NOTE: This SECTION involves a change in an appropriation that must be reflected in the revised schedule in s. 20.005, stats.
SECTION 4. 20.505 (8) (hm) 13g. of the statutes is created to read:
20.505 (8) (hm) 13g. The amount transferred to s. 20.485 (2) (kg) shall be the amount in the schedule under s. 20.485 (2) (kg).
****NOTE: This SECTION involves a change in an appropriation that must be reflected in the revised schedule in s. 20.005, stats.
SECTION 5. 20.505 (8) (hm) 13m. of the statutes is created to read:
20.505
(8) (hm) 13m. The amount transferred to s. 20.485 (2) (km) shall be the amount in the schedule under s. 20.485 (2) (km).
****NOTE: This SECTION involves a change in an appropriation that must be reflected in the revised schedule in s. 20.005, stats.
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LRB-0324LRB-0324/3
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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Caucutt, BB0105 - Personal loan program
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL
AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
veterans and military affairs
Under current law, DVA may lend a veteran, a veteran's unremarried surviving spouse, or a deceased veteran's child up to $25,000. The use of the loan is not restricted, but the loan must be repaid within ten years. If the loan exceeds $5,000, the loan must secured by a mortgage on real estate located in this state.
Under the bill, the term of the loan may not exceed ten years, unless adjusted by the department. The bill allows DVA to adjust the maximum terms of the loans based upon financial market conditions, funds available, needs of the trust fund, and other relevant factors.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 45.356 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
45.356 (2) The department may lend a veteran, a veteran's unremarried surviving spouse, or a deceased veteran's child not more than $25,000 or a lesser amount established by the department under sub. (10). The department may prescribe loan conditions, but the term of the loan may not exceed 10 years, or a shorter term established by the department under sub. (13). The department shall ensure that the proceeds of any loan made under this section shall first be applied to pay any delinquent child support or maintenance payments and then to pay any past support, medical expenses, or birth expenses.
SECTION 2. 45.356 (13) of the statutes is created to read:
45.356 (13) Subject to the limit established in sub. (2), the department may periodically adjust the maximum term limits for loans based upon financial market conditions, funds available, needs of the veterans trust fund, or other factors that the department considers relevant.
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LRB-0325LRB-0325/1
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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Olsen-Hasek, BB0106 - Eliminate funeral honors stipend
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL
AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
veterans and military affairs
Under current law, DVA coordinates the provision of military honors funerals to deceased veterans by members of local veterans organizations and the national guard. As part of that program, DVA reimburses the local veterans organization an amount not to exceed $50 for its costs in providing the military honors funeral.
This bill repeals the reimbursement of the costs of the military honors funeral.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 20.485 (2) (q) of the statutes is repealed.
****NOTE: This SECTION involves a change in an appropriation that must be reflected in the revised schedule in s. 20.005, stats.
SECTION 2. 45.19 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
45.19 (1) The department shall administer a program to coordinate the provision of military honors funerals to deceased veterans by local units of member organizations of the council on veterans programs and by members of the Wisconsin national guard activated under s. 21.11 (3). From the appropriation under s. 20.485 (2) (q), the department shall reimburse a local unit of a member organization of the council on veterans programs for the costs of providing a military honors funeral to a deceased veteran. The reimbursement may not exceed $50 for each military honors funeral.
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LRB-0326LRB-0326/1
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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Olsen-Hasek, BB0108 - Southeastern facility admissions
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL
AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Veterans and military affairs
Current law prohibits admission of surviving spouses or parents of veterans to the southeastern facility for veterans at Union Grove, but permits admission of those persons to the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King if the Board of Veterans Affairs (board) determines that the home's overall occupancy level is below an optimal level, as determined by the board.
This bill allows surviving spouses or parents of veterans to be admitted to the southeastern facility for veterans at Union Grove if the board determines that the facility's overall occupancy level is below an optimal level, as determined by the board, the same standard as for the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 45.37 (4) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
45.37 (4) (b) Basis for eligibility of nonveterans. Spouses, surviving spouses and parents derive their eligibility from the eligibility of the veteran upon whose service it is based. Surviving spouses and parents of eligible veterans shall not be eligible for admission at a southeastern facility unless the facility's overall occupancy level is below an optimal level as determined by the board. Surviving spouses and parents of eligible veterans shall not be eligible for admission at the home except for those admitted to the home prior to May 5, 1976, or unless the home's overall occupancy level is below an optimal level as determined by the board.
SECTION 2. 45.37 (4) (c) 1m. c. of the statutes is amended to read:
45.37 (4) (c) 1m. c. Surviving spouses of eligible veterans shall be given 3rd priority for admission to the home.
SECTION 3. 45.37 (4) (c) 1m. d. of the statutes is amended to read:
45.37 (4) (c) 1m. d. Parents of eligible veterans shall be given 4th priority for admission to the home.
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LRB-0327LRB-0327/1
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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE
DOA:......Olsen-Hasek, BB0109 - Financial help for indigent residents at vets facility at Union Grove
For 2005-07 Budget -- Not Ready For Introduction
2005 BILL
AN ACT ...; relating to: the budget.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
veterans and military affairs
Currently, DVA has the authority to provide assistance to veterans whose need for assistance is based on homelessness, incarceration, or other circumstances determined by DVA. DVA designates the assistance that is available, which may include medical care, dental care, education, employment, or transitional housing.
This bill creates an appropriation for the payment of assistance to these veterans to enable them to reside at the southeastern facility at Union Grove operated by DVA.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. 20.485 (1) (a) of the statutes is created to read:
20.485 (1) (a) Assistance to indigent residents. The amounts in the schedule for the payment of assistance to indigent veterans under s. 45.357 to enable the veterans to reside at the southeastern facility at Union Grove operated by the department of veteran affairs.
****NOTE: This SECTION involves a change in an appropriation that must be reflected in the revised schedule in s. 20.005, stats.
