CT SB00313

Repeals and replaces Section 12-93 of the general statutes regarding veterans' property tax exemptions, effective October 1, 2010.

Expands methods for establishing eligibility for tax exemptions to include: exhibiting an honorable discharge, appearing before assessors under oath with supporting affidavits, submitting a notarized statement for those over 70 whose discharge papers were destroyed, annual letters from commanding officers for those unable to appear, and notarized statements from representatives for those serving in active combat zones.

Adds a new provision allowing veterans age 70 or older whose discharge papers were destroyed by fire or other natural disaster to submit a notarized statement as proof of honorable discharge.

Requires town clerks to record all submitted documents (discharges, certified copies, affidavits, and notarized statements) without compensation and maintain an alphabetically arranged list of eligible claimants.

Updates language throughout to include gender-neutral references and clarifies procedures for veterans relocating to different towns to establish exemption claims.