A bill that would clarify state tax code to ensure that the spouses of a service member killed in the line of duty would not have to pay property tax passed unanimously in the state Senate on Tuesday. , who seemed to be confused as to whether she should be assessed a tax on the home she bought following her husband's death. Goodfellow said the legislation won't change the law, but rather make it easier for tax officials to understand the Legislature's intent in offering the benefit to the families of fallen service members. The bill will now be delivered to the House for consideration. - Matthew D. LaPlante