State Sen. Henri Martin on April 20 joined with lawmakers and family members in supporting legislation to make it easier for veterans to start and maintain local businesses in Connecticut.
Martin, the ranking senator on the legislature’s Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, voted in favor of legislation that allows the State of Connecticut to give a 15 percent price preference to veteran-owned small businesses which bid on state contracts.
The bill was passed unanimously by the State Senate and now awaits a vote in the House of Representatives.
“Our veterans have served their country, they have defended our freedoms, and they have made tremendous sacrifices on our behalf,” Martin said, according to a press release. “We want to lessen burdens on veterans who want to grow their businesses and grow jobs right here in Connecticut. By passing this law, we will send a positive message to veterans and the entire Connecticut business community. This is one way for us, as state legislators, to say ‘thank you’ to all Connecticut veterans.”
Martin (www.senatorhenrimartin.com) represents Bristol, Harwinton, Plainville, Plymouth and Thomaston. He can be reached at Henri.Martin@cga.ct.gov or at (860)240-0022.
State Sen. Henri Martin, left, Martin’s uncle Jim Martin from Vernon (U.S. Army veteran) and Martin’s uncle Danny Martin from Arizona (U.S. Marine Corps veteran) gathered at the State Capitol April 20 to show their support for legislation to make it easier for veterans to start and maintain local businesses in Connecticut. The bill was passed by the State Senate and now awaits a vote in the House of Representatives.