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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 60: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES RATE.

This bill would lower Connecticut's general sales tax rate from 7% to 6% and eliminate a separate 1% tax on meals sold at restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores. It directly affects businesses selling taxable goods and meals, as well as consumers who pay these taxes. The key changes are reducing the overall sales tax rate and removing the additional tax specifically for food purchases. The bill aims to decrease the tax burden for these transactions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill lowers sales tax rate and eliminates meal tax, reducing burden on consumers/businesses - direct tax relief aligning with support indicators.95% confidence
Mark Anderson (R) Jeff Gordon (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 15: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR ELDERLY NUTRITION.

SB 15 allocates $6 million from the General Fund to the Department of Aging and Disability Services for elderly nutrition programs during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funding directly supports existing state nutrition services for seniors, including meal programs and related assistance. This bill is a straightforward budgetary measure with no new policy requirements or eligibility changes. It specifically increases financial resources for the department to maintain or expand current elderly nutrition services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $6M from General Fund to elderly nutrition programs, increasing public service funding without tax changes or defunding.95% confidence
Craig Fishbein (R) Jeff Gordon (R) John Kissel (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 21: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS FROM THE MOUTH OF THE HOUSATONIC RIVER.

This bill appropriates $150,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The funds are specifically designated to cover the disposal of surface debris at the mouth of the Housatonic River in Stratford. The bill directly affects the town of Stratford and the state's environmental cleanup efforts by providing targeted funding for this specific debris removal project. It does not create new regulations or alter existing laws, but rather allocates existing budget resources for a defined environmental maintenance task.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $150k from General Fund for environmental cleanup, directly increasing state budget allocation for a public service project.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds debris removal at Housatonic River mouth for environmental cleanup, directly supporting pollution control and conservation efforts per bill summary.95% confidence
Joe Gresko (D) Ben McGorty (R) Jason Perillo (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 64: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE CONNECTICUT AIR AND SPACE CENTER IN THE TOWN OF STRATFORD.

SB 64 authorizes Connecticut to issue up to $1 million in state bonds to fund renovations at the Connecticut Air and Space Center in Stratford. The proceeds will be provided as a grant to the Center through the Department of Economic and Community Development for upgrading an existing hangar. This funding directly supports the Center’s operations, specifically expanding its educational and community programming. The bill focuses on physical infrastructure improvements rather than new facilities or broader policy changes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $1M in state bonds for infrastructure upgrades at an educational center, directly funding public programming through government spending.85% confidence
Joe Gresko (D) Ben McGorty (R) Jason Perillo (R) Kaitlyn Shake (D)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 28: AN ACT REQUIRING FUNDING FOR REGIONAL FIRE TRAINING SCHOOLS THROUGH APPROPRIATIONS IN THE STATE BUDGET.

SB 28 requires the state budget for fiscal year 2027 to appropriate funds directly from the General Fund to support nine regional fire training schools, rather than using specific taxes or fees like insurance premium surcharges. This bill directly affects the nine regional fire training schools by securing their funding through standard state budget appropriations. The key provision mandates that funding must come from the General Fund in the state budget, eliminating reliance on targeted revenue sources. The bill does not change the schools' operations but specifies how their funding will be allocated. This is a procedural budgetary measure with no new policy requirements.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires General Fund appropriations for fire training schools, securing stable budget funding instead of targeted taxes, advancing public service fiscal management.90% confidence
Craig Fishbein (R) Rob Sampson (R) Mark Anderson (R) Ben McGorty (R) Jason Perillo (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 40: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR EDUCATIONAL ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS.

SB 40 establishes a state tax credit for individuals and businesses that donate to nonprofit organizations providing educational access and opportunity scholarships. The credit would allow donors to reduce their state income tax liability by a portion of their donation amount, directly incentivizing private funding for scholarship programs. This bill primarily affects taxpayers who make qualifying donations and the nonprofits administering these scholarships, without specifying credit percentages or donation limits. The legislation aims to expand private support for educational opportunities through tax incentives, as stated in its purpose.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit providing tax relief to donors, incentivizing private funding for education scholarships, directly addressing tax policy and fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates tax incentives for donations to scholarship programs, directly expanding educational access and opportunity through private funding mechanisms.95% confidence
Mark Anderson (R) Devin Carney (R) Ryan Fazio (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 80: AN ACT INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO STATE-ESTABLISHED 529 QUALIFIED STATE TUITION PROGRAMS.

SB 80 increases the state income tax deduction for contributions to state-run 529 college savings plans. It raises the deduction from $5,000 to $7,500 for individual filers and from $10,000 to $12,500 for married couples filing jointly. The bill directly affects taxpayers who contribute to these state-established tuition savings accounts. This change lowers taxable income for eligible contributors, making college savings slightly more affordable.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax deduction for 529 contributions, lowering taxable income for contributors, providing direct tax relief.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases tax deduction for 529 college savings plans, directly enhancing affordability and access to higher education funding.95% confidence
Rob Sampson (R) Mark Anderson (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 56: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT CHARGES PAID BY TAXPAYERS ON THEIR UTILITY BILLS.

SB 56 would create a personal income tax deduction for taxpayers who pay "public benefit charges" on their utility bills (such as electricity or gas). This deduction applies to the total amount paid annually for these specific charges. Taxpayers would subtract this amount from their taxable income when filing state taxes. The bill directly affects individual taxpayers with utility bills that include these public benefit fees, reducing their overall tax liability.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for utility public benefit charges, reducing taxable income and lowering tax liability for individual taxpayers, aligning with tax relief indicators.92% confidence
Heather Somers (R) Anthony Nolan (D)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 23: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU DATA REPORTING.

SB 23 appropriates $310,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Children and Families for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The funding is specifically designated for the department's annual data collection, analysis, and reporting on youth service bureau programs. This bill provides direct financial support to the Department of Children and Families to maintain their data reporting system for youth services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $310,000 from General Fund for youth data reporting, directly increasing funding for public service operations.95% confidence
Craig Fishbein (R) Jeff Gordon (R) Laurie Sweet (D) Greg Howard (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 13: AN ACT CONCERNING THE CALCULATION OF STATE FOREST LAND IN CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES FOR PURPOSES OF GRANTS IN LIEU OF TAXES PAYMENTS.

SB 13 changes how state forest land is valued for grants in lieu of taxes payments. It directs that in municipalities where over 50% of the land is state forest, the forest land be calculated as "real property" under existing law (section 12-64) for these grant calculations. This specifically affects eligible municipalities with high percentages of state-owned forest land. The bill does not alter the grant amount but adjusts the valuation method used to determine payments to those communities.
Heather Somers (R) Greg Howard (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 14: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE STATE-WIDE NARCOTICS TASK FORCE.

SB 14 provides $500,000 in state funding from the General Fund to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection for the state-wide narcotics task force during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This funding directly supports efforts to combat illegal fentanyl manufacturing and sales in Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, and Waterbury. The bill’s key mechanism is a specific fiscal appropriation to the designated state agency, with no new regulations or program changes beyond the allocated budget. It focuses on resource allocation for existing task force operations targeting fentanyl distribution in those four cities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500k from General Fund to narcotics task force, funding essential public safety program without tax changes or defunding.90% confidence
Craig Fishbein (R) Paul Cicarella (R) Greg Howard (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 11: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE PREAPPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.

SB 11 allocates $800,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Education for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, specifically to fund the high school preapprenticeship grant program established under Connecticut law. This funding directly supports high school students participating in preapprenticeship programs that prepare them for skilled trades careers. The bill provides concrete financial resources to expand access to these career pathways through state-supported grants. It does not create new eligibility rules or alter program requirements, but ensures dedicated funding for the existing program structure.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $800,000 from General Fund to fund preapprenticeship grants, directly advancing public education spending within state budget framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $800,000 for high school preapprenticeship grants, expanding career pathway access in K-12 education through direct funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates $800,000 to fund high school preapprenticeship programs, directly supporting workforce development and career pathways for skilled trade workers, advancing employment standards.90% confidence
Travis Simms (D) Heather Somers (R) Greg Howard (R)
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