Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5009: AN ACT INCREASING AND EXPANDING THE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR A PRIMARY RESIDENCE OR MOTOR VEHICLE.

HB 5009 increases Connecticut's property tax credit for primary residences and motor vehicles by raising the maximum credit from $300 to $1,000 annually. It expands eligibility by increasing the income thresholds taxpayers must meet to qualify for the credit, as outlined in Section 12-704c of state law. This bill directly affects Connecticut homeowners and vehicle owners who pay property tax on their primary residence or vehicle and meet the updated income requirements. The key change simplifies access to the credit for more residents by lowering the income barrier while significantly boosting the maximum benefit amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases property tax credit from $300 to $1,000 and expands eligibility, providing direct tax relief to homeowners and vehicle owners meeting income thresholds, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Property Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 209: AN ACT INCREASING MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR NEPHROLOGY SERVICES.

SB 209 requires Connecticut's Medicaid program to increase reimbursement rates for nephrology services (kidney care) to at least 80% of Medicare rates for the same services. This directly affects kidney specialists and clinics that treat Medicaid patients. The bill mandates the state to file a report on how these rate changes impact provider participation, patient access to care, and state budget costs. It does not alter eligibility or coverage but adjusts payment rates for existing Medicaid services. The bill focuses on improving financial incentives for providers to participate in Medicaid.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state Medicaid spending for kidney care services, directly funding essential healthcare programs through higher reimbursement rates (80% of Medicare), impacting state budget costs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid reimbursement rates for nephrology services to 80% of Medicare rates, aiming to improve provider participation and patient access to kidney care without altering coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Medicaid Medicare

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5076: AN ACT CONCERNING THE REBASING OF THE EDUCATION COST SHARING GRANT FORMULA FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX RELIEF.

HB 5076 increases the state's education cost-sharing grant foundation amount from $11,525 to $18,681 over five years, with annual inflation adjustments. This directly affects school districts and local municipalities by providing more state aid for education funding. The bill allows municipalities to reduce property tax rates by the exact amount of increased state aid they receive, lowering local tax burdens for residents. It aims to directly link higher state education funding to property tax relief without changing overall state education spending.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state education funding with inflation adjustments, allowing municipalities to reduce property tax rates by the exact amount of increased aid, directly lowering local tax burdens for residents.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases state education grants from $11,525 to $18,681 over 5 years with inflation adjustments, directly boosting school funding and enabling property tax relief for residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax School Funding

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 69: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.

SB 69 would eliminate Connecticut's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) by repealing the statute (section 12-704e) that created the program. This change would directly affect low-to-moderate income working individuals and families, particularly those with children, who currently qualify for the credit. The bill's key mechanism is the simple repeal of the existing law, removing the eligibility and calculation rules for the credit. As a result, qualifying residents would no longer receive this refundable tax credit, reducing their annual tax refund or increasing their tax liability. The bill does not create new provisions but removes the current program.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEliminates EITC, a refundable tax credit for low-income working families, directly reducing financial support for this group.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentEliminates EITC, a refundable tax credit for low-income workers, reducing financial support for qualifying families. Directly weakens worker benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5087: AN ACT ESTABLISHING PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR TIPS OR GRATUITIES AND OVERTIME PAY.

HB 5087 would create a state-level personal income tax deduction for taxpayers who earn tips or overtime pay, mirroring the existing federal tax treatment for these income types. It directly affects workers in service industries (like restaurants or hospitality) who receive tips or earn overtime, as well as other earners with these income streams. The bill would amend tax law to allow these specific income categories to be deducted when calculating taxable income, similar to how they are treated federally. This policy change simplifies tax filing for affected workers by aligning state deductions with federal rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state tax deduction for tips/overtime (mirroring federal treatment), reducing taxable income for service industry workers. This provides direct tax relief for lower/middle income earners in affected industries.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates tax deduction for tips/overtime, increasing take-home pay for service workers, directly supporting wage benefits under Labor & Employment policies.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Tax Incentives Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5105: AN ACT EXEMPTING HANDICAP RAMPS FOR RESIDENTIAL USE FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

HB 5105 would exempt handicap ramps purchased for residential use from the state's sales and use taxes. This directly affects homeowners with disabilities who need these ramps installed at their primary residence. The bill amends tax law to remove the sales tax requirement specifically for residential handicap ramps, making them more affordable. It does not change tax rules for commercial or non-residential ramp installations. The policy change is limited to removing an existing tax burden on these essential accessibility devices.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts residential handicap ramps from sales tax, providing direct tax relief for homeowners with disabilities (a lower-income group) by reducing a specific tax burden.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts residential handicap ramps from sales tax, reducing costs for homeowners with disabilities and increasing housing accessibility for a vulnerable group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5175: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING TO HIRE AUDITORS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES.

HB 5175 appropriates funds to hire 50 additional auditors for the Department of Revenue Services. The bill directs these auditors to help close the state's tax gap by collecting unpaid taxes and assessing applicable penalties and interest. It specifically allocates money from the General Fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support this hiring effort. The bill directly affects the Department of Revenue Services' operations and aims to increase tax revenue collection.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates General Fund money to hire auditors specifically to close tax gap and increase revenue collection, directly strengthening tax enforcement and fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5017: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR A PRIMARY RESIDENCE OR MOTOR VEHICLE.

HB 5017 would double Connecticut's property tax credit for primary residences and motor vehicles, making the credit twice as large for eligible residents. It directly affects Connecticut taxpayers who own a primary home or vehicle and pay property taxes. The bill amends Section 12-704c of the tax code to double both the maximum credit amount and the income limits determining eligibility. This change would take effect under current law without creating new programs or altering tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDoubles property tax credit for homeowners/vehicle owners, reducing income tax burden. Direct tax relief aligns with middle-income support indicators in Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Property Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 5194: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE NEW ENGLAND SCIENCE AND SAILING FOUNDATION.

HB 5194 authorizes the state to issue up to $300,000 in bonds to fund accessibility upgrades for the New England Science and Sailing Foundation. The funds, administered through the Department of Education, will ensure the Foundation's facilities meet federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) physical accessibility standards. This bill directly affects the Foundation by providing targeted grant funding for compliance, rather than general operational support. The legislation specifies the funds must be used solely for accessibility improvements and expires after the 2027 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $300,000 in state bonds for ADA compliance at public facility, funding a specific public service through targeted appropriations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 213: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE 9-8-8 SUICIDE PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LIFELINE AND THE 2-1-1 INFOLINE PROGRAM.

SB 213 would require a $0.25 monthly fee on residents' telecommunication and cellular service bills to fund two specific programs. The revenue would be split: 50% deposited into the 9-8-8 Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline Fund, and 50% used to administer Connecticut's 2-1-1 Infoline program operated by United Way. This creates a dedicated, ongoing funding source for these crisis support services instead of relying on annual state appropriations. The bill directly affects all Connecticut residents who pay for landline or mobile phone service.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes $0.25 monthly telecom fee to fund mental health crisis programs, creating dedicated revenue stream instead of annual appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health crisis services (9-8-8) and health info line (2-1-1) via dedicated fee, advancing mental health support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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