SCR 604 South Dakota Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Supporting the expansion of transportation services for veterans receiving medical care in this state.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 604 expresses the legislature's support for expanding transportation services available to veterans in the state who are receiving medical care. This resolution encourages efforts to improve how veterans can access necessary medical appointments and treatment.

Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Governor

Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Feb 18, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Feb 19, 2025

MODERATE

The document changed from a browser compatibility error page to the full text of Senate Concurrent Resolution 604, a legislative bill supporting expanded transportation services for veterans in South Dakota. The bill urges the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve transportation options for rural veterans and expand eligibility for travel reimbursement.

Scope change

The document scope changed from a technical error page to a complete legislative resolution. The bill's scope applies to all veterans seeking medical care in South Dakota, with specific focus on rural areas.

SCOPE

Added a new legislative resolution (SCR 604) that formally requests the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand transportation services for veterans, particularly in rural areas.

ELIGIBILITY

Added language urging the VA to expand eligibility for travel reimbursement to include veterans without service-connected disabilities and for travel to any approved treatment facility.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for transportation services to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and to address the shortage of volunteer drivers and vehicles.

TIMELINE

Added adoption dates showing the bill was passed by the Senate on February 4, 2025, and concurred by the House on February 18, 2025.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 4, 2025 · House Feb 18, 2025

How they voted

34–1

Passed

Total votes 35

Feb 4, 2025

D Democratic3

3 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican32

31 Yea 1 Nay

96% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 70, NAYS 0 H.J. 305

upper

Feb 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Adopt Resolution , Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 1 S.J. 163

upper

Feb 3, 2025

Committee

Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 152

upper

20 primary · 0 co-sponsors