The N.J. state Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee has approved legislation, introduced by Sen. Christopher J. Connors of the 9th District, that would permit a portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance for veterans. Assemblymembers Brian E. Rumpf and DiAnne C. Gove are the prime sponsors of the Assembly companion version, awaiting consideration by the Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Grants under the program would be limited to $15,000 per recipient, and would not be considered income for the purpose…