Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5104: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE.

HB 5104 eliminates a one percent additional sales tax on meals sold by restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores that sell prepared food. This bill directly affects businesses in these sectors by removing a specific tax rate applied to their meal sales. The key provision amends the tax code to delete the existing one percent surcharge on qualifying meals. The change simplifies the tax structure for these establishments without altering other tax rates or requirements.

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5100: AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE MICROTRANSIT PILOT PROGRAM.

HB 5100 allocates $3.1 million to continue Connecticut’s microtransit pilot program through June 2027, with the full amount designated for services in New Haven. The funding supports existing on-demand transit services that provide flexible, shared rides in the city, directly benefiting New Haven residents who rely on this transportation option. It does not alter the program’s structure but ensures its continuation by providing dedicated financial support to the Department of Transportation. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, focused on maintaining current transit access.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 107: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ATHLETIC FIELDS FOR REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 8.

SB 107 authorizes the state to issue up to $3.5 million in bonds to fund athletic field improvements for Regional School District 8. The funds would be provided as a grant-in-aid through the Department of Education, specifically for upgrading athletic fields within that district. This bill directly affects Regional School District 8 students, athletes, and staff by providing dedicated state funding for facility upgrades. It does not change existing laws but allocates specific resources for infrastructure improvements at no cost to the district.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5120: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES IN THE TOWNS OF BLOOMFIELD AND WEST HARTFORD.

This bill authorizes the state to issue bonds for up to a specified amount to fund traffic calming measures on state roads in Bloomfield and West Hartford. The funds would be used by the Department of Transportation to install physical safety features like speed bumps, improved crosswalks, or road narrowing. The goal is to improve traffic safety and roadway conditions specifically in these two towns, directly affecting residents and commuters using those state roads.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5111: AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY AND SERVICES USED FOR BURIALS AND CREMATIONS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

HB 5111 exempts burial and cremation-related personal property (like caskets or urns) and services from state sales and use taxes. The bill expands the existing exemption for burial/cremation items from an unspecified limit to a $10,000 cap, while also explicitly removing sales tax from the services themselves. This directly affects individuals and families arranging funerals or cremations by reducing out-of-pocket costs for these essential end-of-life services. The policy change takes effect upon enactment, removing tax liability for qualifying burial and cremation expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5132: AN ACT EXEMPTING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED IN THE PROCESS OF COLORING OR MIXING PAINT FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

This bill would remove sales tax on machinery and equipment used by paint retailers to mix or color paint. It directly affects retail businesses that sell paint, as they would no longer pay tax on the specific tools used to customize paint colors for customers. The exemption applies to the purchase, storage, use, or consumption of these machines within the state. The bill does not exempt the paint itself or other types of equipment.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5135: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR A YOUTH CENTER IN THE FAIR HAVEN COMMUNITY OF NEW HAVEN.

HB 5135 authorizes the state to issue up to $2.5 million in bonds to fund a youth center in New Haven's Fair Haven neighborhood. The bond proceeds would be provided as a grant to the City of New Haven through the Department of Economic and Community Development for the center's development. This bill specifically allocates state funds for construction, not ongoing operations. The project directly affects Fair Haven residents, particularly young people in that community.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5117: AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL MARGINAL RATE FOR THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX AND DEDICATING THE REVENUE GENERATED TO CERTAIN PURPOSES.

HB 5117 would impose an additional 4% tax on personal income exceeding $1 million annually, directly affecting high earners in that bracket. The revenue generated must be dedicated to specific public services, including free school meals, school construction, higher education funding, childcare support, higher wages for childcare workers, baby supplies, and repairs for roads, bridges, public transit, and free transit access. This bill creates a new tax category for top earners to fund targeted education, childcare, and infrastructure improvements without altering existing tax rates for lower-income individuals.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Transportation

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5130: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE.

HB 5130 would remove a 1% additional sales tax on meals sold by restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores. The bill amends tax code to eliminate this specific surcharge, which currently applies to food purchased for immediate consumption at these businesses. This change directly affects establishments that serve prepared meals, reducing their tax burden on qualifying sales. The policy shift would lower costs for these businesses without altering the standard sales tax rate.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5101: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING TO INCREASE THE FREQUENCY OF THE CTTRANSIT NEW HAVEN 255 BUS.

HB 5101 appropriates additional funds to the Connecticut Department of Transportation for the 2027 fiscal year to increase the frequency of the CTTransit New Haven 255 bus route between the Naugatuck Valley and New Haven during specific times. The bill directly affects riders who rely on this bus route for daily commutes and travel between these areas. Key provisions include allocating dedicated funding to reduce wait times and improve service reliability on the existing route. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new infrastructure or policy changes beyond adjusting bus frequency. The bill focuses solely on operational adjustments to the current transit service.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5099: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.

HB 5099 allocates $1 million from the state General Fund to fund micro-transit services in New London for the 2027 fiscal year. The bill directly supports New London's existing micro-transit providers by providing dedicated state funding for their operations. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely providing financial support for current transportation services in the city.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 121: AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS FROM PAYING FEES FOR ANY MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE AND REGISTRATION.

SB 121 exempts active duty military service members who were not Connecticut residents at the time of their induction from paying fees for vehicle operator's licenses and registration. The bill directly affects these service members by waiving state fees they would otherwise owe when obtaining or renewing these documents. It amends existing law (specifically subsection (c) of section 14-50) to create this exemption for the specified group. The change provides a financial relief measure for military personnel stationed outside Connecticut who maintain ties to their home state.

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