Title 65 — SERVICE MEMBERS — VETERANS — SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS

65-101. County memorial commission — Creation and powers — Appropriation. There is hereby created a county commission to consist of the commander, commanders or designee of local veteran service organizations and county commissioners in each county in the state of Idaho, said com…

65-103. Special tax for upkeep of memorials. The board of county commissioners of each county within the state of Idaho is hereby authorized and empowered to levy annually a special tax not to exceed one hundredth percent (.01%) of the market value for assessment purposes on all …

65-104. Special tax for construction of memorials. The board of county commissioners of each county within the state of Idaho is hereby authorized and empowered to levy annually a special tax not to exceed five thousandths percent (.005%) of the market value for assessment purpos…

65-107. Veterans cemetery maintenance fund. (1) There is hereby created in the state treasury a fund to be known as the "veterans cemetery maintenance fund" to which shall be deposited the revenues derived from the program fees for special veterans motor vehicle license plates as…

65-108. Idaho state veterans cemeteries. The operation, management and control, maintenance and improvement of the lands and property belonging to the state of Idaho or acquired by the state of Idaho for a state veterans cemetery is hereby vested in the division of veterans servi…

65-109. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. (1) Eligibility for interment and inurnment in the Idaho state veterans cemetery shall be in accordance with national cemetery administration eligibility requirements and Idaho law. The Idaho veterans cemetery shall ensure all veterans and entitl…

65-201. Division of veterans services — Creation of commission — Appointment of members — Discontinuance of commission — Receipt of property. (1) There is hereby established in the department of self-governing agencies the division of veterans services. The division shall be head…

65-202. Powers and duties. The administrator of the division of veterans services shall have full power and authority on behalf of the state of Idaho, in recognition of the services rendered by veterans of the armed forces of the United States, to: (1) Oversee the management and …

65-203. "Veteran" defined. (1) The term "veteran," as used in this chapter, shall include any person who is a bona fide resident of the state of Idaho, who served on active duty in the United States military, naval, or air service and was discharged or separated under honorable c…

65-204. Rules — Employment of assistants. The commission shall advise the administrator of the division of veterans services in the adoption of rules with respect to all matters of administration hereunder, including the establishment of standards and criteria for interment at a …

65-206. Compensation and traveling expenses of commissioners. The members of said commission shall be compensated as provided by section 59-509(h), Idaho Code.

65-207. Construction with other laws — Separability. No act or portion of act in conflict with this chapter shall be construed as invalidating this chapter or any portion thereof. Should any portion of this chapter be declared unconstitutional, it shall not invalidate the other p…

65-209. Veterans support fund. (1) There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Veterans Support Fund" to which shall be credited: (a) The moneys designated under section 63-3067A, Idaho Code, and the moneys designated under section 49-403B, Idaho Code; (b) Gifts, grants, c…

65-210. Veterans home. (1) The division of veterans services is hereby authorized to establish and maintain a veterans home in northern Idaho at a location selected by the division administrator with the advice of the veterans affairs commission. (2) The state shall provide thirt…

65-301. Performance without fee — Services enumerated. (1) Any state, county, city or public officer, or board, or body, acting in his or her or its official capacity on behalf of the state, county, or city, including notaries public, shall not collect, demand or receive any fee …

65-302. Parties authorized to request services. Said services shall be rendered on the request of an official of the United States department of veterans affairs, the claimant, his or her guardian, personal representative, dependent or attorney.

65-303. Violation a misdemeanor. The demanding, collection or receiving of any compensation or fee by the officers mentioned in this chapter shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

65-501. Statement of purpose. It is the intent of the legislature to honor veterans of the armed forces by providing preference in initial appointments to public sector jobs in Idaho. Veterans’ preference is intended to honor those citizens who have served their country in active…

65-502. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Applicant" means an individual applying for a position with a public employer. (2) "Armed forces" means the army, navy, marine corps, coast guard, space force, air force, and the reserve components thereof. (3) "Civil service pos…

65-503. eligibility for Preference. The following individuals are eligible for preference: (1) Veterans as defined in section 65-203, Idaho Code, and disabled veterans as defined in section 65-502, Idaho Code; (2) A widow or widower of any veteran as long as he or she remains unm…

65-503A. employer obligations. (1) Public employers must give notice in all announcements and advertisements of vacancies that preference in appointment will be given to preference applicants. Application forms must inquire whether the applicant is claiming veterans’ preference a…

65-504. Basic preference and addition of points to competitive examination ratings. (1) An applicant who is preference eligible is entitled to a preference in initial appointment with a public employer over other applicants for the same position who are not more qualified. (2) Ap…

65-505. Officials to observe preference — Exceptions. All elective officers, department heads, boards, commissions and/or other public officials of all state, county or municipal governments and departments and all political subdivisions thereof, who may be authorized to select o…

65-506. Failing or refusing to give preference — Civil liability. (1) Applicants who believe they have been denied a right or benefit under this chapter may file an appeal with the governing body of the jurisdiction or unit of government within thirty-five (35) days of the allege…

65-507. Application of chapter limited. This chapter shall not apply to work performed where federal funds are contributed, if in conflict with federal laws or regulations which restrict employment eligibility to specific individuals or groups.

65-508. Reemployment and leave of absence. All public employers shall comply with the reemployment, leave of absence, and other provisions of the uniformed services employment and reemployment rights act, 38 U.S.C. section 4301, et seq.

65-510. Relation to other laws. Any laws or parts of laws, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, or which would serve to defeat the purposes thereof, shall to such extent be deemed inapplicable to public employers and public employees in the exercise of the …

65-511. Severability. The provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable and if any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of t…

65-512. education and technical assistance. To the extent of funds available therefor, the division of veterans services and the department of labor are authorized to provide programs of education and technical assistance to public employers, veterans and other interested parties…

65-513. preference by Private employers. A private, nonpublic employer may give preference in the hiring and promotion of employees to those who are eligible for preference under the provisions of section 65-503, Idaho Code.

65-601. Service officer appointed to aid veterans or dependents. The board of county commissioners of any county in the state shall have power and authority and in its discretion may appoint a service officer whose duty it shall be to give aid and assistance to any veteran, widow…

65-602. Compensation and office of service officer. The board of county commissioners shall fix the compensation, or a county contribution to the salary, of such service officer, provide the individual with an office and the necessary equipment therefor in the same manner as is p…

65-701. PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a program to recognize the service of Idaho veterans. This chapter is intended to support programs or organizations that serve veterans.

65-702. IDAHO VETERANS RECOGNITION FUND. (1) There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Idaho veterans recognition fund." The state treasurer is hereby granted the authority to invest the assets of the fund in any investment instruments authorized by the standards of the …

65-703. DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE IDAHO VETERANS RECOGNITION FUND. (1) On the first business day of each July, or as necessary, the administrator of the division of veterans services, as directed by the Idaho veterans recognition committee, shall request the state controller to make…

65-704. idaho veterans recognition income fund. (1) There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Idaho veterans recognition income fund." (2) The fund shall consist of moneys transferred from the Idaho veterans recognition fund, and interest generated by such moneys in the …

65-705. COMMITTEE TO PREPARE AND RECOMMEND ALLOCATION PLAN. (1) A committee consisting of seven (7) members, herein referred to as the Idaho veterans recognition committee, shall annually prepare a recommendation to the governor and the legislature on how to spend the available f…

65-706. annual allocation plan. (1) The annual allocation plan shall include, at a minimum: (a) A discussion of the previous year’s budget, expenditure amounts, use of funds and program outcomes; (b) A progress update for current year activities; (c) A recommendation for the foll…