CHAPTER 175

(HB 1259)

Veteran's bonus program eligibility revised.


         ENTITLED, An Act to  reestablish eligibility for certain veterans to qualify for the veterans' bonus program and to declare an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:

     Section  1.  Any veteran who served on active duty after August 2, 1990, and who qualified for a veterans bonus as provided by chapter 238 of the 1992 Session Laws and chapter 243 of the 1993 Session Laws is eligible to receive a veterans bonus as provided for by chapter 238 of the 1992 Session Laws and chapter 243 of the 1993 Session Laws.

     Section  2.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the bonus provided for by section 1 of this Act shall be paid out of any money appropriated to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the purpose of paying a veterans bonus.


     Section  3.  Whereas, this Act is necessary for the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.

     Signed February 25, 2005
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