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Committee passes Senate substitute for SB 59 to expand tax deductions for veterans' survivors, first responders and educators
Summary
The Committee on Veterans and Armed Forces voted to pass the Senate substitute for Senate Bill 59, which adds survivor-benefit tax deductions for veterans and first responders, a $500 educator expense deduction for qualifying school employees, and extends a long-term care savings deduction through 2030.
The Committee on Veterans and Armed Forces voted to pass the Senate substitute for Senate Bill 59 after a public hearing and executive session. Chair Griffith moved the committee to vote the substitute "do pass," and the motion carried by voice and roll call: 19 ayes, 1 no and 1 present.
Senator Jill Carter, who presented the substitute, described it as legislation to provide targeted tax relief for military families, first responders and educators. "This bill... extends that same benefit to their families, allowing them to deduct all survivor benefits received after a veteran's passing," she said when summarizing the veteran survivor-benefits provision. Carter also outlined additions made on the…
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