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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the Department of Veterans Affairs coordinates the provision of military funeral honors to deceased members or former members of the military. If the provision of military funeral honors is conducted by a local unit of a member organization of the council on veterans programs or a local unit of a veterans organization certified by the department to provide military funeral honors, the department must reimburse the organization for its cost in providing military funeral honors in an amount of up to $50 per funeral. This bill increases the reimbursement amount to $100 per funeral. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill increases the reimbursement amount for organizations providing military funeral honors to deceased or former military members from $50 to $100 per funeral. The Department of Veterans Affairs currently coordinates these honors and reimburses local units of veterans organizations certified to provide them for their costs. This change aims to provide greater financial support to these organizations for their service.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (21)
David Armstrong (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Lindee Brill (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Benjamin Franklin (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Dean Kaufert (R)*,
Joel Kitchens (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Anthony Kurtz (R)*,
Dave Maxey (R)*,
Todd Novak (R)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Duke Tucker (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
André Jacque (R),
Jesse James (R),
Howard Marklein (R),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab817 |
| Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB817-ASA1.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB817-AA1.pdf |
| AB817 ROCP for Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/veterans_and_military_affairs/1968778.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB817: Fiscal Estimate From DVA | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab817/ab817_dva.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB817.pdf |
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