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
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2023
Last action Feb 3, 2023
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Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Hooper
DDemocratic
Co
AP
Art Peterson
RRepublican
Co
Chea Evans
DDemocratic
Co
CT
Chip Troiano
DDemocratic
Co
Conor Casey
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Harrison
RRepublican
Co
Kate McCann
DDemocratic
Co
Kate Nugent
DDemocratic
Co
Kevin Christie
DDemocratic
Co
Kristi Morris
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Birong
DDemocratic
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