AB734,7,2320 VA 2.03 (1) (h) "Unusual expenses" has the meaning specified in s. VA 9.01 (16)
21means monthly or academic year payments that a veteran will be required to make
22on medical and dental expenses or alimony being paid under a final judgment or
23decree of divorce
.
AB734,17 24Section 17. VA 2.03 (2) (b) of the administrative code is amended to read:
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1VA 2.03 (2) (b) Amount of grant. Applicants who qualify for a retraining grant
2under the provisions of this section and s. 45.21, Stats., are entitled to a grant equal
3to their need during the grant period or the statutory maximum grant, whichever is
4less. Except as provided in par. (h), need shall be determined by deducting 75% 75
5percent
of earned income and all unearned income to be received by the applicant
6during the grant period, available liquid assets in excess of $2,400 plus 6 months
7months' living expenses computed as set forth in s. VA 9.03 2.04 held by the applicant
8at the time of application and all other financial aid which will be received by the
9applicant during the grant period from the amount needed during the grant period.
10The amount needed will be the sum of the amount shown on the standard student
11budget described in s. VA 9.03 2.04 for the appropriate time period and for the
12appropriate number of family members plus the cost of tuition, fees, supplies and
13books as reported by the school for the courses to be taken during the grant period

14plus any unusual expenses reported by the applicant.
AB734,18 15Section 18. VA 2.06 of the administrative code is created to read:
AB734,8,17 16VA 2.06 Tribal college tuition reimbursement program. (1) Definitions.
17In this section:
AB734,8,1818 (a) "Tuition" has the meaning given in s. 45.205 (1) (b), Stats.
AB734,8,1919 (b) "Veteran" has the meaning given in s. 45.01 (12), Stats.
AB734,9,4 20(2) Reimbursement application. (a) An applicant for tuition reimbursement
21under this section shall submit an application on a form approved by the department.
22The applicant may submit the application electronically, and the applicant shall
23submit the application either directly to the department or through a county
24veterans service officer or other agent authorized by the department. Each initial
25application shall be received by the department or its designee no later than 60 days

1after the starting date of the course, term, or semester for which reimbursement is
2requested. The department shall consider an initial application received under this
3paragraph once all required student information in the initial application is
4completed and a physical or electronic date stamp is affixed to the application.
AB734,9,145 (b) The tribal college veterans coordinator shall complete an application
6submitted under par. (a) by verifying the applicant's semester completion date and
7cost of tuition, any other assistance received or applied for by the applicant, the
8number of credits in which the applicant enrolled during the semester, and the
9applicant's semester grade point average. The department shall deny each
10application that is not completed within 60 days after the last day of the course, term,
11or semester for which reimbursement is being requested unless the applicant shows
12good cause for the delay. An application is considered completed under this
13paragraph once the department has received all of the information required for
14reimbursement.
AB734,9,19 15(3) Limitations. (a) Undergraduate enrollment. The department may make
16a reimbursement under this section only if a representative of the tribal college
17certifies that the veteran was enrolled as an undergraduate during the semester for
18which reimbursement is sought and that the veteran does not already have a
19bachelor's degree.
AB734,9,2520 (b) Veterans benefits. A veteran may not receive reimbursement for any
21semester or course for which he or she is eligible or received a grant under s. 321.40,
22Stats., or 10 USC 2007. A veteran who is eligible for but does not receive a grant
23under s. 321.40, Stats., or 10 USC 2007 because the veteran fails to comply with
24applicable procedural requirements for the grant or maintain the requisite grade
25point average to receive the grant, or who takes any other action that prevents the

1veteran from receiving the grant, is considered eligible for the grant for purposes of
2this paragraph.
AB734,10,53 (c) Duplicate benefits. Reimbursement is limited to that portion of a veteran's
4tuition not paid for by other grants or scholarships, including any offsets or
5remissions to which the veteran is entitled under any other program.
AB734,10,76 (d) Grade point average. The department shall utilize the grade point average
7calculated and reported by the veteran's school.
AB734,19 8Section 19. VA 4.01 (7) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,10,139 VA 4.01 (7) "Dependent child" means any natural child, any legally adopted
10child, or any stepchild of a veteran as defined in s. 45.71 (16) (a) an "eligible person,"
11as listed in s. 45.33 (1)
, Stats., who is at least 18 years of age and under the age of
1226 if in full attendance at a recognized school of instruction or any age if incapable
13of self-support by reason of mental or physical disability.
AB734,20 14Section 20. VA 4.01 (16) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,10,1915 VA 4.01 (16) "Veteran" means either a veteran as defined in s. 45.71 (16) (a)
1645.01 (12), Stats., or a deceased veteran's unremarried surviving spouse or minor or
17dependent child who is a resident of and living in this state at the time of making
18application for a certificate of eligibility or a primary loan
person who is eligible for
19a loan under s. 45.33, Stats
.
AB734,21 20Section 21. VA 4.08 (1) (c) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,11,221 VA 4.08 (1) (c) If the applicant is a veteran who was a resident of the state of
22Wisconsin at the time of entry into military service or has been a resident of this state
23for any consecutive 5-year 12-month period after entry or reentry into service on
24active duty, the certificate of eligibility shall be issued for an indefinite period. If the
25applicant qualifies as a veteran by virtue of being the unremarried spouse of a

1deceased veteran, the certificate shall become null and void upon the remarriage of
2the applicant and shall so state upon its face.
AB734,22 3Section 22. VA 4.09 (4) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,11,114 VA 4.09 (4) Subordination agreement and partial release of mortgage. The
5department may execute a subordination agreement or release a portion of the
6property providing security for its mortgage if the mortgagor's equity in the property
7secured by the mortgage is verified by the department to be greater than 10% 15
8percent
after the execution of the subordination agreement or partial release, the
9applicant is current on the loan, the applicant meets current underwriting criteria,
10and the repayment history for the 6 months immediately preceding the request has
11been satisfactory on the loan.
AB734,23 12Section 23. VA 4.14 (3) (c) 2. of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,11,1713 VA 4.14 (3) (c) 2. A copy of the prior year's income tax returns except if the
14applicant's employer, type of employment or method of compensation has changed.
15Applicants verifying their income by the prior year's income tax returns shall submit
16a complete copy of the state and federal tax return including all schedules, W-2s, and
17attachments
.
AB734,24 18Section 24. VA 4.14 (3) (c) 6. of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,11,2019 VA 4.14 (3) (c) 6. Depreciation as listed on an applicant's federal tax return may
20be used as income at the request of the applicant.
AB734,25 21Section 25. VA 5.03 (intro.) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,11,2422 VA 5.03 (intro.) The director under the direction of the secretary shall operate
23and conduct the Wisconsin veterans museum pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes and in
24accordance with the policies established by the board
. The director shall:
AB734,26 25Section 26. VA 5.03 (3) of the administrative code is amended to read:
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1VA 5.03 (3) Restore, preserve and safeguard all articles in the memorial
2collection. The director may not sell, mortgage, transfer or dispose of in any manner
3or remove from the museum, except for temporary purposes, any articles which are
4a part of the memorial collection, except that, upon the recommendation of the
5secretary and the approval of the board, any duplicate articles or articles outside the
6field of the memorial collection may be sold or exchanged for the purpose of procuring
7additional materials for display.
AB734,27 8Section 27. VA 5.03 (11) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,12,109 VA 5.03 (11) Prepare an annual report to the board on the operation of the
10museum and make such other reports as the secretary may require.
AB734,28 11Section 28. Chapter VA 6 (title) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,12,1312 Chapter VA 6
13 WISCONSIN VETERANS
HOME HOMES
AB734,29 14Section 29. VA 6.01 (1) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,13,215 VA 6.01 (1) Objective. The department or its designated contractor under s.
1645.50 (2m) (c), Stats.,
shall maintain and operate the Wisconsin veterans home
17homes and shall admit as members eligible veterans ,; their eligible spouses,
18surviving spouses, and parents,; and eligible parents of any child who died while
19serving in the armed forces of the United States. The department or its designated
20contractor
shall furnish provide directly to all members, or ensure that all members
21receive, personal maintenance, and medical and nursing care to include, including
22programs and facilities which promote comfort, recreation, well-being , and
23rehabilitation. The department shall be the payer of last resort for the personal
24maintenance care, medical and nursing care, programs, and facilities provided

1under this subsection and subs. (11) and (12) that are not paid for by the designated
2contractor or 3rd parties.
AB734,30 3Section 30. VA 6.01 (2) of the administrative code is renumbered VA 6.01 (2)
4(a) and amended to read:
AB734,13,125 VA 6.01 (2) (a) No Except as provided in par. (b), no person shall may be
6admitted until such to a home unless the person has submitted an application on
7forms furnished by the home and such the application has been approved by the
8commandant. Each question must shall be fully and accurately answered and the
9completed application shall be properly executed. An applicant shall authorize the
10department to conduct a background check of his or her criminal record.
Upon
11admission of the applicant as a member, the completed application shall be a valid
12and binding contract by and between the member and the home.
AB734,31 13Section 31. VA 6.01 (2) (b) of the administrative code is created to read:
AB734,13,1514 VA 6.01 (2) (b) A person may be admitted into a home on a conditional basis
15pending the completion of the processing of his or her application.
AB734,32 16Section 32. VA 6.01 (3) (title) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,13,1717 VA 6.01 (3) (title) Exhibits Documents required.
AB734,33 18Section 33. VA 6.01 (3) (a) of the administrative code is renumbered VA 6.01
19(3) (a) (intro.) and amended to read:
AB734,13,2220 VA 6.01 (3) (a) (intro.) Each For the purpose of proving eligibility under s. 45.51
21(2), Stats., the applicant shall provide all of the following documents with the

22application shall be accompanied by a:
AB734,13,23 231. A complete financial statement of the applicant , a .
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12. A physician's report of physical examination of the applicant, a certified copy
2of the applicant's birth certificate or other acceptable evidence relating to the
3applicant's birth, and
.
AB734,14,15 43. An original or a certified copies or verifiable copy of reports each report of
5separation or discharges discharge of the applicant or the veteran upon whose
6eligibility the applicant is relying for all periods of active service in the armed forces
7of the United States during one wartime period as enumerated in s. 45.01 (12), Stats.,
8or which establish that the veteran was entitled to receive the Armed Forces
9Expeditionary Medal, the Navy Expeditionary Medal, the Marine Corps
10Expeditionary Medal or the Vietnam Service Medal or served pursuant to section 1
11of executive order 10957, or served under s. 45.01 (11), Stats., in Lebanon between
12August 1, 1982 and August 1, 1984, in Grenada between October 23, 1983 and
13November 21, 1983, in Panama or in a Middle East Crisis and, except in the case of
14a Wisconsin resident at the time of entry into active service or the spouse of such a
15veteran applicant, 1 affidavit attesting to the applicant's Wisconsin residence
.
AB734,14,21 16(b) All exhibits except documents required under par. (a), other than originals
17or
certified or verifiable copies of reports of separation will, shall be required of an
18applicant who applies for readmission to a home more than 60 days after discharge
19but an affidavit in lieu of exhibits from the home. Updates of documents required
20under par. (a)
may be accepted requested from an applicant who applies for
21readmission within 60 days of discharge.
AB734,34 22Section 34. VA 6.01 (4) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,15,223 VA 6.01 (4) Spouse. A veteran's In addition to the documents required under
24sub. (3), an applicant who is a
spouse of a veteran shall also furnish a certified copy

1of his or her certificate of marriage to the veteran or any other verifiable evidence of
2marriage that is acceptable to the department
.
AB734,35 3Section 35. VA 6.01 (5) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,15,84 VA 6.01 (5) Surviving spouse. The application of a veteran's In addition to the
5documents required under subs. (3) and (4), an applicant who is a
surviving spouse
6of a veteran shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the certificate of marriage of
7the applicant to the eligible veteran and with
furnish a certified or verifiable copy of
8such the veteran's death certificate.
AB734,36 9Section 36. VA 6.01 (6) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,15,1710 VA 6.01 (6) Parent. The application of the In addition to the information
11required under sub. (3), an applicant who is a
parent of a veteran or of a child who
12died while serving in the armed forces of the United States
shall also be accompanied
13by the
furnish a certified or verifiable copy of the public record of birth of the veteran
14or child through whom eligibility is claimed, and either a complete physician's report
15of physical examination of such veteran and a complete financial statement and 2
16residence affidavits pertaining to such veteran or
and a certified or verifiable copy
17of such the veteran's or the child's death certificate.
AB734,37 18Section 37. VA 6.01 (8) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,16,219 VA 6.01 (8) Readmission. A former member may be readmitted to the a home
20only if a he or she submits a new application has been submitted with the documents
21required under sub. (3) (b)
and the application is approved by the commandant on
22the basis of the commandant's determination that the home can is able to provide
23suitable appropriate care for the applicant. A former member who was given an
24undesirable or dishonorable discharge may be readmitted only if the commandant
25is satisfied that the conduct leading to such the discharge will not be repeated. The

1commandant may also require that an applicant for readmission shall have paid all
2moneys which the applicant owed to the home.
AB734,38 3Section 38. VA 6.01 (9) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,16,64 VA 6.01 (9) Dependents of members. Nonmember dependents of members may
5not be quartered or maintained at the a home, except under the policy for guests
6established by the commandant.
AB734,39 7Section 39. VA 6.01 (11) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,16,148 VA 6.01 (11) Clothing and comfort items Personal maintenance. Clothing,
9The department or its designated contractor under s. 45.50 (2m) (c), Stats., shall
10provide directly to all members, or shall ensure as payer of last resort that all
11members receive, items for personal maintenance as their needs may require. These
12items shall include clothing,
toiletries, and necessary aids to good grooming,
13including barber and beautician services, shall be furnished to members as their
14needs may require
.
AB734,40 15Section 40. VA 6.01 (12) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,16,2316 VA 6.01 (12) Medical and nursing care. Medical The department or its
17designated contractor under s. 45.50 (2m) (c), Stats., shall provide directly to all
18members, or shall ensure as payer of last resort that all members receive, medical

19and nursing care, as their needs may require. Medical and nursing care includes
20physician's services, nursing care, hospitalization, medications, special diets, dental
21care including dental prosthesis, eye glasses, braces, hearing aid batteries and
22repairs, and ancillary medical care services will be furnished members as their needs
23may require
.
AB734,41 24Section 41. VA 6.01 (15) of the administrative code is amended to read:
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1VA 6.01 (15) Admission, denial , or deferral. Notwithstanding the other
2provisions of this section
sub. (1), the department may defer or deny an applicant's
3admission to the a home when the commandant determines that the home will be is
4unable to provide appropriate care to the applicant.
AB734,42 5Section 42. VA 6.01 (16) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,17,116 VA 6.01 (16) Charges for care and maintenance. Charges for care and
7maintenance shall be computed every January for the various categories of care
8provided by the a home. The computations shall be based upon the estimated costs
9of care to be incurred by the home for the succeeding annual period. The department
10may update charges in July to reflect changes in costs during the year. Charges shall
11be made for actual care and maintenance provided to a member.
AB734,43 12Section 43. VA 6.01 (17) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,17,1613 VA 6.01 (17) Definition -- "published". For the purposes of this chapter,
14"published" means printing of regulations, making them available to members,
15employees, and visitors, and posting them on a bulletin board in a public place on the
16home grounds of a home.
AB734,44 17Section 44. VA 6.02 (intro.) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,17,21 18VA 6.02 Duties and responsibilities of the commandant. (intro.) The
19commandant of a veterans home, under the direction of the secretary, shall operate
20the Wisconsin veterans home pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes and in accordance with
21the
policies established by the board department. The commandant shall:
AB734,45 22Section 45. VA 6.02 (12) of the administrative code is repealed.
AB734,46 23Section 46. VA 6.03 (1) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,18,624 VA 6.03 (1) Driver's license required. No person may operate any motor
25vehicle on any roadway, or driveway or in any parking lot of the a home unless the

1person holds a valid and current operator's license or unless he or she is exempt from
2the requirement that such a an operator's license be held in order to operate a motor
3vehicle on the highways of this state, and no. No person may operate a motor vehicle,
4other than an authorized maintenance motor vehicle,
anywhere on the home
5grounds of a home except on a roadway, or driveway or in a parking lot. Members
6using power wheelchairs are exempt from the requirements of this subsection.
AB734,47 7Section 47. VA 6.03 (2) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,18,138 VA 6.03 (2) Vehicle license required. No person may operate any motor
9vehicle on any roadway, or driveway , or in any parking lot of the a home unless the
10vehicle has been properly registered or unless it is exempt from the requirement that
11the vehicle be registered in order that it may be operated on the highways of this
12state. Members using power wheelchairs are exempt from the requirements of this
13subsection.
AB734,48 14Section 48. VA 6.03 (4) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,18,1915 VA 6.03 (4) Dumping prohibited. The dumping of any waste, trash, debris, or
16other rubbish on the home grounds of a home or along the home grounds any
17lakeshore on or abutting the grounds of a home is prohibited, except in disposal areas
18designated by the commandant or elsewhere as may be specifically designated by the
19commandant.
AB734,49 20Section 49. VA 6.03 (5) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,18,2321 VA 6.03 (5) Removing property prohibited. The removal of any shrubs, trees,
22plants, wood, rocks, earth, or other natural products or materials from the home
23grounds of a home is prohibited except as may be authorized by the commandant.
AB734,50 24Section 50. VA 6.03 (6) of the administrative code is amended to read:
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1VA 6.03 (6) Wildlife molestation prohibited. The removal, destruction, or
2molestation of any wildlife within the boundaries of the home grounds of a home is
3prohibited except as may be authorized by the commandant.
AB734,51 4Section 51. VA 6.03 (7) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,19,75 VA 6.03 (7) Damaging property. The defacing of, damage to, or wanton
6destruction of any structures, buildings, improvements, shrubs, trees , or plants on
7the home grounds of a home is prohibited.
AB734,52 8Section 52. VA 6.03 (8) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,19,119 VA 6.03 (8) Drunkenness Intoxication prohibited. Any person who is found
10in an intoxicated condition on the home grounds of a home may be subject to arrest
11and prosecution.
AB734,53 12Section 53. VA 6.03 (9) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,19,1913 VA 6.03 (9) Canvassing, peddling, and soliciting. Canvassing, peddling, or
14soliciting is prohibited on the grounds or in the buildings of the a home, except that
15the commandant may authorize home posts and chapters of veterans organizations
16and their auxiliaries to conduct fund raising fundraising activities at designated
17times and places, and to solicit membership. The A commandant of a home may
18authorize and establish conditions for solicitations at the home by other charitable
19organizations.
AB734,54 20Section 54. VA 6.03 (10) of the administrative code is amended to read:
AB734,20,221 VA 6.03 (10) Lakeshore use. Except as specifically authorized by the
22commandant of a home, use of the home lakeshore, beaches, piers, or boating and
23swimming facilities on or abutting the grounds of the home by persons other than
24members and employees or guests of members or employees is prohibited. Use of

1such facilities shall be at the risk of the individuals using them and shall be limited
2to daylight hours.
AB734,55 3Section 55. VA 6.03 (11) of the administrative code is amended to read:
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