S.D. Codified Laws § 1-46A-5 (2026) – South Dakota Veterans Council--Consultation required--Duties--Entities comprising.

The Department of Veterans Affairs shall consult with the South Dakota Veterans Council on a biannual basis regarding matters related to veterans and their dependents. The council shall provide recommendations to the department on budgets, legislation, policies, and programs affecting veterans of this state and their dependents. The South Dakota Veterans Council consists of one representative of each of the following:

(1) The American Legion;
(2) Disabled American Veterans;
(3) Military Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America;
(4) National American Indian Veterans;
(5) Paralyzed Veterans of America;
(6) Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States; and
(7) Vietnam Veterans of America, chapters 1054 and 959.

Source: SL 2020, ch 140 , § 1; SL 2026, ch 16 , § 1.