1. The commission shall maintain such facilities for the care of veterans who require institutional health care services as shall be funded by appropriations of the general assembly. Such facilities shall be known as “Missouri Veterans’ Homes”.

2. The commission shall make all rules and regulations necessary for the management and administration of the homes and for the admission and discharge of residents of the homes. All rules and regulations pertaining to the admission and discharge of residents shall be consistent with the provisions of sections 42.002 to 42.135 and section 143.1001.