Sen. Da Ponte’s disabled veterans’ property tax relief legislation heard in committee
State House – Senate Finance Chairman Daniel Da Ponte’s (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) legislation (2016-S 2206) that adds disabled veterans to the state’s property tax relief program was heard in the Senate Finance Committee last night.
“Our returning veterans have sacrificed so much for our freedoms and to be included in our state’s property tax relief program is a small benefit they deserve for the physical and mental anguishes they have had to endure so that we may live our lives in a secure and free country,” said Senator Da Ponte.
The legislation amends the state’s definition of disabled persons who receive property tax relief to include those veterans who receive veterans’ affairs disability benefits paid by the federal government.
“Frankly, our returning veterans deserve far more for their sacrifices but I believe this legislation is one small way to thank them for their honorable service to our country and livelihoods,” added Da Ponte.
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Maciel1979
Im a registered republican but ive known sen daponte aince we were kids and even though he maybe opposite party, his integrity and hard work is for the people that he represents. Hes a good man and continues to try to do the right thing. Being a vet this is just another example of his integrity and i commend him. Keep working for the people danny and if we had more people like him them we might not have to label ourselves as a certain party supporters and be more of a unified country.
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