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Bill to let military lease properties for service-member housing wins support and flags municipal tax issues
Summary
SB 492, authorizing the Department of Military Affairs and Veteran Services to lease underused military properties for housing to help recruitment and retention, drew support for the concept from the Adjutant General and veterans groups; municipal assessors and bankers urged clarity on tax treatment and lien language, leading to an amendment addressing bankers' concerns.
Senate Bill 492 was presented to the committee as a tool to turn underused military properties (such as former barracks) into housing for junior enlisted service members and families. Sponsor Senator David Waters described potential sites in Stratford and Pembroke and linked the measure to other housing initiatives at Pease Air National Guard Base.
Major General David Michalaitis (Adjutant General)…
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