HB 5547 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HIGHWAY USE TAX.

HB 5547 eliminates the highway use tax, a fee currently charged to vehicle owners for road usage. The bill amends statute 12-493a to remove this tax requirement from state law. This change directly affects drivers who would no longer be required to pay this specific fee. The legislation is a straightforward procedural change with no additional provisions or funding mechanisms.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jan 2025

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Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2025

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Jan 21, 2025

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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding

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Dave Rutigliano

Tami Zawistowski