AN ACT REDUCING THE RATE OF THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

HB 5116 would reduce the state's sales and use tax rate from its current level to 6% by amending Chapter 219 of the general statutes. This change would directly affect all consumers purchasing taxable goods and services, as well as businesses collecting and remitting these taxes. The bill's key provision is the specific rate reduction to 6%, replacing the existing tax rate in the law. This is a straightforward policy change to lower the tax burden for everyday transactions.