45.001 Recognition of persons who served in the armed forces. The state of Wisconsin recognizes, as veterans, the men and women of Wisconsin who served on active duty in the U.S. armed forces or in forces incorporated in the U.S. armed forces, the men and women who served in a reserve unit of the U.S. […]
45.01 Definitions. In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Active duty” does not include active duty for training purposes. (2) “Active duty for training purposes” has the meaning given in 38 USC 101 (22). (3) “Board” means the board of veterans affairs. (4) “Child” means any biological child, any adopted child, any stepchild, […]
45.02 Eligibility for benefits. (1) Any person whose service on active duty with the U.S. armed forces or in forces incorporated as part of the U.S. armed forces makes that person eligible for general U.S. department of veterans affairs benefits shall be considered to have served under honorable conditions for purposes of this chapter. (2) […]
45.04 Release of information and records. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Duly authorized representative” means any person authorized in writing by the veteran to act for the veteran, the veteran’s guardian if the veteran is adjudicated incompetent, or a legal representative if the veteran is deceased. Where for proper reason no representative has been […]
45.045 Veteran registry. The department shall establish a voluntary statewide registry that will collect information from veterans and inform veterans on health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, Agent Orange, and Gulf War syndrome. History: 2007 a. 20.
45.05 Registration of certificate of discharge. Every person who has served in the U.S. armed forces at any time, and who has been honorably discharged or given a certificate of service or relieved from active service may record with the register of deeds of any county, in a suitable book provided by the county for […]
45.06 Security. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to receive or accept as a security or to withhold from a veteran or a person who was honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces any discharge paper, citation, warrant, medal, badge, or evidence upon which the veteran is entitled to certain rights, as a […]
45.07 Wisconsin Veterans Museum. (1) The department of administration shall provide suitable space for the purpose of a memorial hall, designated as the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, dedicated to the veterans of Wisconsin and to the men and women of Wisconsin who served in the armed forces of the United States during the civil war of […]
45.08 Memorial Day. (1) Every department and agency of the state government, every court of the state, and every political subdivision of the state, shall give a leave of absence with pay for the last Monday in May of each year, the day of celebration for May 30, Memorial Day, to every person in the […]
45.09 Veterans as classroom volunteers. (1) In this section: (a) “Private school” has the meaning given in s. 115.001 (3r). (b) “Public school” has the meaning given in s. 115.01 (1). (c) “School term” has the meaning given in s. 115.001 (12). (d) “Tribal school” has the meaning given in s. 115.001 (15m). (2) Subject […]
45.095 Donation of abandoned vehicles. A nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance or other services to veterans and their dependents that receives a vehicle donated under s. 342.40 shall use at least 50 percent of the proceeds obtained through the donation to serve the needs of active duty service members, veterans, or the families of […]
45.10 Veteran appearances. The department may reimburse any veteran who incurred travel expenses relating to an appearance that occurred at the request of the state, subject to the following: (1) A veteran seeking reimbursement shall submit to the department documentation of travel expenses incurred. (2) Notwithstanding ss. 16.53 (12) (c) and 20.916 (8) and (9), […]
45.12 Wisconsin veteran-owned business logotypes. (1) In this section: (a) “Disabled veteran-owned business” means a business certified by the department of administration under s. 16.283 (3). (b) “Veteran-owned business” means each of the following: 1. A disabled veteran-owned business. 2. A business that is certified by the department for purposes of s. 16.75 (4). 3. […]
45.13 Wisconsin commission for the United States semiquincentennial commission. (1) (a) The Wisconsin commission for the U.S. semiquincentennial commission shall plan, coordinate, and implement a program to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and specifically highlight the role of Wisconsin in that event and the impact of its people on […]
