Last week Peter Gardzina of Clancy wrote expressing dismay that his Senator, Edie McClafferty (D. Butte), voted against House Bill 130 sponsored by Rep. John Fuller (R. Kalispell) to exempt military pension income, military retirement income and survivor benefits starting at 10% exemption in tax year 2019 and capped at 50% exemption in 2023. I agree with him.
Those serving in the military protect and defend our freedom and Montana quality of life, and their families make enormous sacrifices to enable their service. As residents of our communities, veterans contribute significantly to a quality workforce, good neighbors, patriotic citizenship, stewardship of natural resources and enjoyment of our land. We all benefit when veterans choose to live in our communities.
— Jane Hamman, Clancy
