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South Dakota House Bill HCR6003

South Dakota 2023 Regular Session

South Dakota House Bill HCR6003

Introduced
1/11/23  
Refer
1/11/23  
Engrossed
1/18/23  
Enrolled
1/19/23  
Refer
1/20/23  
Enrolled
2/1/23  
Refer
2/3/23  

Caption

Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to authorize the interim legislative study of long-term care services for veterans regardless of disability ratings and to develop long-term care plans for VA-operated purchased and subsidized long-term care services.

Impact

If adopted, this resolution would direct the establishment of a legislative research committee that would explore the needs of South Dakota veterans and the barriers they encounter regarding long-term nursing care. This study would be crucial as the veteran demographic continues to mature, potentially demanding increased resources and tailored care options that reflect their preferences and unique situations. One significant aim is to bridge the gap between the veterans needing care and the available services, which has been noted as a pressing requirement due to the aging population of veterans in South Dakota.

Summary

HCR6003 is a House Concurrent Resolution introduced in the South Dakota Legislature that aims to encourage the Executive Board to authorize an interim legislative study focused on long-term care services for veterans, irrespective of their disability ratings. The resolution recognizes the growing population of elderly veterans, particularly those over seventy, and highlights the challenges they face in accessing necessary long-term care services. Currently, the only state-operated veterans nursing home is situated in Hot Springs, making geographic accessibility a significant concern for many veterans living elsewhere in the state.

Contention

While there appears to be general support for the intent of HCR6003, there may be points of contention regarding funding, scope, and the implications of any recommendations that stem from the proposed study. Legislative discussions may revolve around resource allocation for both the study itself and subsequent implementation of any suggested plans. The resolution's impact on existing VA-operated services and local nursing homes will also be closely analyzed, as any proposed changes could inadvertently affect funding and services already in place.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SD HCR6007

Encouraging the United States Department of Veteran Affairs to allow veterans to receive long-term care services at facilities that do not otherwise meet the requirements set by the department.

SD SCR601

Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to authorize and form an interim legislative committee on nuclear power in South Dakota.

SD HJ28

Interim study of continuum of long-term care services

SD SCR605

Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to authorize and form a legislative task force to study the issues on, and to consider, develop, and report recommendations and propose legislation on, sustainable improvements to the affordability and availability of childcare in South Dakota.

SD HCR6004

Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to authorize an interim study of the licensure and nomenclature of emergency medical and advanced life support personnel.

SD SB196

Provide for the study of long-term care services and to provide an appropriation therefor.

SD HCR6010

Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislature to establish a taskforce to study the availability of childcare.

SD SJ23

Interim study of Montana's long-term care system

SD HCR6010

Encouraging the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council to establish an interim legislative committee on preserving and protecting the Black Hills of South Dakota.

SD HB1389

The provision of basic and long-term care to service members and veterans.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.