General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 71 January Session, 2013 LCO No. 28 Referred to Committee on SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS Introduced by: SEN. CRISCO, 17th Dist. General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 71 January Session, 2013 LCO No. 28 Referred to Committee on SELECT COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS Introduced by: SEN. CRISCO, 17th Dist. AN ACT CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS AND SPOUSES OF ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened: That the general statutes be amended to minimize any existent barriers that may hinder the ability of veterans, as defined in subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 27-103 of the general statutes, or spouses of active military personnel to procure gainful employment within the state. Statement of Purpose: To facilitate entry into the workforce for military spouses and veterans.