Bill > H0188

This bill proposes to establish minimum qualifications for candidates for Adjutant and Inspector General, transfer the authority for appointing the Adjutant and Inspector General from the General Assembly to the Governor, create a board to review and recommend candidates to the Governor, and create an exemption from the state income tax for military retirement pay. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Transferring the authority to appoint the Adjutant and Inspector General from the General Assembly to the Governor, with the Governor's appointment subject to the advice and consent of the Senate and based on a list of candidates submitted by a newly created Adjutant and Inspector General Nominating Board. 2. Establishing the Adjutant and Inspector General Nominating Board, which will be responsible for interviewing and evaluating candidates for the Adjutant and Inspector General position and submitting a list of well-qualified candidates to the Governor. 3. Establishing minimum qualifications for candidates for Adjutant and Inspector General, including requirements related to military rank, education, and current National Guard or Reserve status. 4. Creating an exemption from the state income tax for one-half of the amount of U.S. Armed Forces retirement pay that is subject to federal income tax, in recognition of the service of retired military personnel to Vermont and the country.

Military Affairs and Security

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2022/H.188