South Dakota Defense & Military Bills

modify the provisions for a refund of taxes to disabled veterans and surviving spouses under certain property tax relief programs.

make an appropriation for the purchase of a new Division of Highway Patrol airplane and mission equipment and to declare an emergency.

revise the season in which a nonprofit organization may host a special pheasant hunt for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.

modify provisions related to the South Dakota Veterans Council.

require that a state agency consult with the Aeronautics Commission prior to purchasing, transferring, or disposing of a state owned and operated aircraft.

increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.

revise the process for requesting a veteran's certificate of discharge from a county register of deeds.

make an appropriation for roadway and related infrastructure improvements required because of construction activity at Ellsworth Air Force Base and to declare an emergency.

restrict ownership of real property interests by certain prohibited entities and to provide for enforcement.

authorize the expansion and renovation of the Sturgis Readiness Center, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

amend the type of entities eligible to participate in the cybersecurity services initiative.

honoring Arthur Mauf for his dedication and service to the United States as he approaches his 100th birthday.

prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.

authorize the construction of a trades center on the campus of Lake Area Technical College, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

allow a business owner who is a veteran to display military specialty plates on a noncommercial vehicle registered to the veteran's business and to limit personal liability to the business owner and veteran.

amend provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.

increase the amount of value exempt from property taxes under a tax relief program for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.

require that the Department of Health accept the medical records of a veteran applying for a medical cannabis registry identification card.

recognizing Captain Royce Williams for his exemplary military service and bravery in combat.

revise procedures for returning and withholding security deposits for residential premises.