Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 72: AN ACT ELIMINATING STATE TAXES OR FEES FOR WHICH COLLECTION COSTS EXCEED THE REVENUE RECEIVED.

SB 72 would eliminate state taxes or fees where the cost to collect them exceeds the revenue they generate. This applies directly to specific taxes or fees meeting this cost-revenue threshold, affecting taxpayers subject to those eliminated charges. The bill’s key mechanism requires automatic removal of such taxes/fees from state statutes through statutory amendment. It does not target specific existing taxes but establishes a general rule for eliminating inefficient revenue streams.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates inefficient tax collection costs, promoting fiscal responsibility by removing revenue streams that cost more to collect than generated.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Fees & Licensing Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 184: AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN ARTICLES OF CLOTHING FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

SB 184 would exempt from state sales and use taxes the purchase of clothing items priced under $100. This directly affects consumers buying affordable clothing, as they would no longer pay tax on these items. The bill amends tax law to remove the tax requirement for clothing costing less than $100, applying to both in-store purchases and online orders within the state. It does not change tax rates for other goods or services. The exemption applies to all eligible clothing items sold within the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts clothing under $100 from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to lower-income consumers purchasing affordable items.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5013: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FEE AND TAX RELATED TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

HB 5013 establishes a registration fee for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and imposes a per-kilowatt-hour tax on electricity purchased at public electric vehicle charging stations. This bill directly affects EV owners through the new registration fee and charging station operators through the electricity tax. Revenue from both the fee and tax must be deposited into the Special Transportation Fund. The legislation aims to generate dedicated funding for transportation infrastructure without specifying how the money will be spent beyond this allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new EV registration fees and electricity tax to fund transportation infrastructure via Special Transportation Fund, directly advancing budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentImposing fees on EVs and charging stations may discourage adoption, counteracting climate goals despite EVs' environmental benefits.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates EV registration fees and charging station tax to fund transportation infrastructure via Special Transportation Fund, directly advancing transportation funding goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Sales Tax Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 101: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A STATE-WIDE PROPERTY TAX ON CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.

SB 101 would create a new statewide property tax on residential properties valued over $3 million. It sets three tax rates based on property value: 0.2% (2 mills) for homes worth $3-5 million, 0.3% (3 mills) for $5-10 million properties, and 0.4% (4 mills) for homes valued at $10 million or more. This tax would apply uniformly across the state to qualifying high-value residential properties, directly affecting owners of such homes. The bill specifies the tax rates but does not detail how the revenue would be allocated.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new property tax revenue source for state budget via tiered rates (0.2%-0.4%) on high-value homes ($3M+), directly advancing state tax collection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Sales Tax

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passed · Connecticut · House May 5, 2026

HB 5292: AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN SALES TO MILITARY AND VETERANS-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

HB 5292 exempts sales of tangible personal property or services to qualifying military and veterans' organizations from state sales and use taxes. The bill specifically targets organizations recognized under IRS Section 501(c)(19) (veterans' organizations) and requires them to provide documentation, such as a Treasury Department determination letter or an existing exemption permit, to prove eligibility at the time of purchase. This exemption applies to items used exclusively for the organization's established purposes, with the organization liable for taxes if items are misused. The change takes effect October 1, 2026, for all sales occurring on or after that date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts military/veterans orgs from sales tax, providing direct tax relief. Aligns with support indicators of tax reduction for qualifying entities without defunding public services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts sales tax for veterans' organizations (IRS 501(c)(19)), reducing operational costs and directly supporting their services through tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5005: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES PRICE THRESHOLD OF MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO A HIGHER SALES AND USE TAXES RATE.

HB 5005 increases the sales price threshold for motor vehicles subject to a 7.75% sales and use tax rate from $75,000 to "more than $75,000." This means vehicles priced at $75,000 or below will now pay the standard tax rate, while those exceeding $75,000 will be taxed at the higher rate. The bill directly affects high-end vehicle buyers and dealers selling vehicles above this new threshold. It makes no changes to the tax rate itself but adjusts which vehicles qualify for the higher rate.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill provides tax break for vehicles at $75k (previously subject to higher rate), favoring high-end/wealthy buyers rather than middle-income, aligning with 'tax breaks primarily for wealthy'90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 207: AN ACT EXEMPTING OVERTIME INCOME FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.

SB 207 would exempt overtime pay from personal income tax, directly affecting employees who earn overtime wages. The bill amends tax law to remove the amount earned through overtime work from taxable income calculations. This means workers would pay no state income tax on earnings from hours worked beyond their regular schedule. The policy change simplifies tax treatment for overtime income without altering the tax rate for regular wages.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts overtime pay from state income tax, providing direct tax relief for workers earning overtime wages.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExempts overtime pay from state income tax, increasing workers' take-home pay for overtime hours without changing wage rates or benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Sales Tax Labor Standards

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5020: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE.

HB 5020 eliminates a 1% additional sales and use tax on meals sold by restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores. The bill amends tax code to remove this specific tax rate, directly affecting businesses that sell prepared food. Key provision: the tax change applies to all meals sold by these establishments, regardless of whether they're dine-in, takeout, or delivered. This policy change simplifies the tax structure for these businesses without altering other tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates 1% sales tax on meals, providing business tax relief and simplifying tax structure without altering other rates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5094: AN ACT EXEMPTING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND PENSION OR ANNUITY INCOME FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.

HB 5094 would exempt Social Security benefits and pension or annuity income from the state's personal income tax for all taxpayers. This policy change directly affects individuals receiving these income sources, primarily retirees and seniors, by eliminating state tax on those payments. The bill amends Section 12-701 of the general statutes to create this exemption, removing these income types from the state tax base. The change applies uniformly to all taxpayers regardless of income level or age.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts Social Security/pension income from state tax, providing tax relief to retirees/seniors (middle/lower income), aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Pensions Sales Tax

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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 & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts business equipment from sales tax, reducing state tax revenue and weakening fiscal base85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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