Military and Veteran Legislation
S598
Our active duty military members dedicate themselves to protecting our nation and the freedoms we enjoy. New Jersey should assist and honor those who make the ultimate sacrifice to serve. Bill S598 would allow a gross income tax deduction of $250 for active duty members of the Armed Forces, providing needed tax relief to our brave service members.
S643
Military spouses and families make significant sacrifices that New Jersey should recognize. Bill S643 would give back by extending the veterans’ tax exemption to surviving spouses of veterans. This annual $6,000 exemption would lessen the tax burden for the widows and widowers of our great service members.
S2774
Supporting military and veteran owned businesses should be a major priority for New Jersey. Business ownership provides many of our veterans with opportunities to succeed and enhance our state with their unique talents and innovations. Bill S2774 would boost support for military and veteran owned businesses by requiring local governments to provide opportunities for them in NJ Infrastructure Bank projects.
S627
Our military members shouldn’t have to pay state income tax when they are serving their nation outside of the Garden State. Bill S627 would exclude that compensation from the State gross income tax – righting a wrong that so many other states have already fixed.
S624
Veterans should not be financially penalized for seeking vital psychiatric care. Bill S624 would exclude veterans benefits from income for the purpose of calculating financial obligation at psychiatric care facilities. This would enable our veterans to get the care they need without having to compromise their benefits.
S3050
Military families face many challenges when relocating to New Jersey, including an overly complicated process for obtaining licenses to work. Bill S3050 would reduce this burden on military families by revising the process for temporary courtesy licenses issued by the State Board of Examiners. NJ Board of Nursing, and other professional and occupational licensing boards. These revisions would allow temporary courtesy licenses to last longer and make standard licenses easier to obtain for nonresident military souses.
S2807
It is redundant to require qualified veterans to take the knowledge test for a commercial driver license. Veterans with experience operating military vehicles are already eligible to waive the skills test requirement. By requiring MVC to also waive the knowledge test for qualified veterans, bill S2807 would save time and money for veterans seeking a commercial license.
S2981
Our military families need and deserve our state’s support. As our cost of living remains among the highest in the nation, it is only right that New Jersey takes steps to provide relief for families who have sacrificed so much for our country. Bill S2981 would establish a Military Family Relief Fund in New Jersey, helping to bring much-needed financial support to military families who need it.
SR86
The thousands of brave men and women from South Jersey who have served in our armed forces should not be required to travel long distances for vital medical care. Yet, the lack of any VA hospitals in South Jersey means that the more than 100,000 veterans in the southern counties need to travel hours for care. Resolution SR-86 would urge the United States Department of Veteran Affairs to establish an inpatient hospital facility at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, ensuring that care is readily available to our veterans.
S2808
Men and women who serve our country honorably and are trained in the use of firearms should be entitled to carry a handgun for self-defense. Bill S2808 would sensibly provide for this important right by allowing honorably discharged veterans of the armed forces to carry a handgun at all times.
SCR91
The great men and women who serve in the military should not have their retirement pay taxed. Resolution SCR-91 would call on Congress to pass legislation exempting military retirement pay from federal income taxation. This simple action would help those who served to protect our nation and freedoms to enjoy the dignified retirement that they deserve.
SJR78
Tragically, veteran suicide rates in the United States are appallingly high, with an average of 22 veteran suicides every single day. We must remain committed to the cause of veteran mental health and combatting suicide. Resolution SJR-78 would designate neon yellow (also known as Vet 22) as New Jersey’s official color to raise awareness for veteran suicide, illustrating our state’s support for its veterans and their emotional and mental health.
S606
Spouses of disabled veterans sacrifice a lot, first enduring the anxiety and hardship that comes with having their spouses deployed, and then sharing in the difficulties of their spouse’s injuries and disabilities. Bill S606 would provide needed support for military families by extending the exemption from parts of realty transfer fees available to disabled veterans to their widows and widowers.
S2981
Our military families need and deserve our state’s support. As our cost of living remains among the highest in the nation, it is only right that New Jersey takes steps to provide relief for families who have sacrificed so much for our country. Bill S2981 would establish a Military Family Relief Fund in New Jersey, helping to bring much-needed financial support to military families who need it.
SJR23
Military children deserve access to a quality education that sets them on a path for success. For many, this proves difficult, as frequent relocations complicate the learning process. Resolution SJR-23 would urge the President and Congress to enact student loan forgiveness for teachers who teach in military-impacted communities, thereby helping those communities to attract and retain quality teachers for military children.
S2815
Veterans with disabilities and Purple Heart recipients have endured immense suffering and sacrifice for our country. New Jersey should bring the same strong commitment to these veterans that it does to other disabled residents. Bill S2815 would allow holders of disabled veteran or Purple Heart license plates or placards to park in handicap parking spaces.
S2980
Our military members can be targeted by people with an agenda. The men and women who serve in the Armed Forces and New Jersey National Guard should not be exposed to harassment, identity theft, undue solicitation, or any other negative outcome of having their private information shared. Bill S2930 would prohibit publishing or posting a military member’s home address or unlisted telephone number.
S638
Military children deserve access to the same opportunities as their peers. Due to the New Jersey Legislative Youth Council’s 15-year residency requirement, children in military families that move often have a difficult time qualifying. Bill S638 would remedy this problem by reducing the Youth Council requirement to 6 months for military children.
