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Roundup: Senate passes several bills after HB7042 debate; veterans, teachers, consumer items advance
Summary
Following the lengthy firearms debate, the Connecticut Senate cleared a series of bills on May 29, including tax exemptions for disabled veterans, technical teachers' retirement updates and measures on dogs/therapy animals, money transmission and consumer protections; several passed on recorded roll calls.
HARTFORD — After a prolonged floor debate over House Bill 7042, the Connecticut Senate moved through a package of other items on Thursday and Friday morning, approving a collection of bills by roll-call votes.
Veterans’ property tax exemptions: The Senate passed changes to the property tax exemption for veterans with a 100% service‑connected disability rating (Senate Bill 1276 as amended). The bill adds optional municipal choices — for example allowing towns to include up to two acres of land with a qualifying dwelling and to extend the exemption to surviving Gold Star spouses or veterans rated TDIU (total disability based on individual…
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