WI AB1006

Expands the state definition of "veteran" to include current or former National Guard members who satisfactorily completed their initial term of obligated service and received an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions

Extends most state veterans benefits to National Guard members meeting the new eligibility criteria

Excludes admission to state veterans homes and burial in veterans cemeteries from the expanded benefits, as these remain subject to federal eligibility regulations

Referred to the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs