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___________________ moved that SB 151 be amended as follows:

     On page 3 of the Senate Local Government Committee engrossed bill, delete lines 3 to 5 , inclusive, and insert:

" so dying shall be an honorably If the decedent was a military veteran discharged United States soldier, sailor, marine, or aviator under conditions other than dishonorable , the funeral shall be conducted and expenses paid as provided in chapter 33-19. In addition, the county and, if applicable, the tribal veteran service officer shall be contacted to ensure that a basic military funeral is provided. A basic military funeral consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag, a firing squad, and playing of Taps by a bugler, if available, or by electronic recording. Any veteran service organization or volunteer group may assist in providing such military honors. ".