H 168 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An act relating to the maintenance of a database of veterans in Vermont, reduced motor vehicle registration fees for veterans, and exempting U.S. military retirement pay from Vermont income tax

This bill establishes three main benefits for Vermont veterans. First, it requires the state to create and maintain a confidential database of veterans in Vermont, collecting information from various agencies while protecting personal details from public access. Second, it reduces motor vehicle registration fees for veterans with honorable discharges, offering either a 50% discount or a full waiver for vehicles purchased with VA financial assistance. Third, it increases the amount of U.S. military retirement pay exempt from Vermont state income tax, raising the exclusion limit for single filers from $10,000 to $15,000 and adjusting thresholds based on total income levels.
Bill status introduced 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2023 Last action Feb 3, 2023