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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5061: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR A PRIMARY RESIDENCE OR MOTOR VEHICLE.

HB 5061 would increase Connecticut's property tax credit against personal income tax for primary residences or motor vehicles. It raises the maximum credit from $300 to $1,000 per year, increases the minimum credit threshold, and expands eligibility by raising the income limits for qualifying residents. The bill directly affects Connecticut homeowners and vehicle owners who pay property tax and meet the updated income thresholds. This change would reduce eligible taxpayers' annual income tax bills by up to $1,000.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax credit against income tax, reducing tax burden for homeowners/vehicle owners with expanded eligibility, aligning with tax relief for middle/lower income.95% confidence
Dave Yaccarino (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5062: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HIGHWAY USE TAX.

HB 5062 eliminates the highway use tax by amending section 12-493a of the general statutes. This bill directly affects drivers and vehicle owners who previously paid this tax on vehicle use. The key mechanism is the removal of the tax provision from state law, with no new fees or requirements added. The change simplifies vehicle-related taxes but does not alter other transportation funding mechanisms.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates highway use tax, reducing taxpayer burden without altering other transportation funding mechanisms.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationEliminates highway use tax, a dedicated funding source for transportation infrastructure, reducing available revenue without replacement.95% confidence
Doug Dubitsky (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5069: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR ROAD WORK IN THE TOWN OF NEW MILFORD.

HB 5069 authorizes the state to issue bonds to fund road repairs in New Milford, specifically for projects recommended in the Department of Transportation's October 2024 Road Safety Audit report. The bond proceeds would be used by the DOT to provide a grant-in-aid directly to New Milford for completing these road improvements. This bill targets the town of New Milford and focuses on safety-related infrastructure upgrades identified in the audit. The funding mechanism is straightforward: state bonds → DOT grant → New Milford road projects.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state bonds for road repairs, allocating public funds toward infrastructure spending - a direct budgetary action under fiscal management, not tax policy.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes state bonds to fund road safety infrastructure upgrades in New Milford per DOT audit, directly advancing transportation safety and infrastructure.95% confidence
Billy Buckbee (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5057: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR TIPS OR GRATUITIES.

HB 5057 would allow workers who report tips to their employers to deduct the full amount of those declared tips from their taxable income when filing personal income taxes. This directly affects service industry workers, such as servers and bartenders, who receive tips as part of their earnings. The bill amends tax code to create a specific deduction for "tips or gratuities declared by a taxpayer," reducing the income subject to tax. It applies only to tips already reported to employers, not unreported tips, and does not change how tips are taxed at the employer level.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax deduction for reported tips, reducing taxable income for service workers. Direct tax relief for lower-income earners in service industry, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllows service workers to deduct reported tips from taxable income, reducing tax burden and increasing net earnings for tip-dependent workers.90% confidence
Seth Bronko (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5068: AN ACT CONCERNING REIMBURSEMENTS TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR REVENUE LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH A VETERANS PROPERTY TAX CREDIT.

HB 5068 requires the state to reimburse municipalities 50% of the revenue they lose when granting veterans a property tax exemption under Section 12-81(83) of state law. This directly affects local governments that administer the veterans property tax credit program, covering the cost of lost property tax revenue. The bill establishes a clear reimbursement mechanism where the state funds half of the revenue shortfall caused by the exemption. It aims to offset the financial burden on municipalities without altering the existing veterans tax credit eligibility or administration rules.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state reimbursement of 50% revenue loss to municipalities from veterans tax exemptions, directly funding local governments to offset fiscal impact of tax policy, aligning with fiscal responsibility and funding support.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill reimburses municipalities 50% for lost revenue from veterans' property tax exemptions, ensuring continued access to tax benefits without local financial burden.95% confidence
Billy Buckbee (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5063: AN ACT REDUCING THE SALES AND USE TAXES RATE APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS.

HB 5063 reduces the sales and use tax rate for construction and building materials used in housing to 2%. This directly affects builders, contractors, and homeowners involved in new home construction or housing rehabilitation projects. The bill amends tax code to lower the rate from its current level specifically for materials stored, used, or consumed in housing projects. It does not change tax rates for other materials or non-housing construction.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces sales tax rate for housing construction materials, providing tax relief for homeowners and builders per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces sales tax on housing construction materials, lowering development costs and potentially increasing affordable housing supply by incentivizing builders.92% confidence
Tony Scott (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5048: AN ACT REQUIRING THE REMOVAL OF THE PUBLIC BENEFITS CHARGE FROM CONSUMER ELECTRIC BILLS.

HB 5048 would remove the "public benefits charge" currently added to electricity bills for residential and business customers. This charge, which funds programs like energy assistance, would no longer appear on customer bills. Instead, the state would pay for these programs using funds from the General Fund (taxpayer money), not from electricity bills. The bill directly affects all end-use electricity customers in the state by eliminating this specific line item on their monthly bills.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves utility charge from bills, shifting funding to General Fund, reducing customer bills as tax relief for electricity users95% confidence
Craig Fishbein (R) Dave Yaccarino (R) Anthony Nolan (D)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5065: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR STIPENDS PAID TO VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE MEMBERS.

HB 5065 would create a personal income tax deduction for stipends paid to volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance members. The deduction applies to stipends received from municipalities, volunteer fire departments, or volunteer ambulance associations. This would reduce the taxable income of qualifying volunteers who receive these small payments for their service. The bill directly affects volunteer emergency responders in these roles who currently have no tax relief for such stipends.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for volunteer emergency responders' stipends, providing tax relief to low-income volunteers. Aligns with tax relief for middle/lower income groups.90% confidence
Craig Fishbein (R) Billy Buckbee (R) Ben McGorty (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5058: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HIGHWAY USE TAX.

HB 5058 eliminates the highway use tax by amending section 12-493a of the general statutes. This bill directly affects individuals and businesses currently required to pay this tax for vehicle use on state highways. The key provision is the removal of the tax requirement from state law, with no additional mechanisms or funding changes described. The bill’s sole purpose is to abolish the tax, as stated in its official purpose statement. (1 sentence shorter than typical due to procedural nature.)
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill eliminates highway use tax, directly removing a revenue source and reducing tax burden; opposes tax collection per its explicit purpose.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationEliminates highway use tax, a direct funding source for transportation infrastructure, without replacement funding or alternative mechanisms.85% confidence
Seth Bronko (R) Greg Howard (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5049: AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL VOLUNTARY PERSONAL INCOME TAX PAYMENTS.

HB 5049 allows taxpayers to voluntarily pay more than the amount owed on their personal income tax return. The bill amends Chapter 229 of the general statutes to permit this additional payment without requiring a specific reason. It directly affects individual taxpayers who choose to make extra payments toward their state income tax liability. This is a procedural change enabling voluntary overpayment, not a new tax or benefit.
Mitch Bolinsky (R) Devin Carney (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5064: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR FOOD DONATED BY FARMERS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

HB 5064 creates a $5,000 annual tax credit for farmers who donate food to charitable organizations, adjusted each year based on inflation using the consumer price index. This credit directly benefits farmers by reducing their state tax liability for food donations and supports charitable organizations receiving surplus food. The bill establishes a concrete financial incentive to encourage food donations, aiming to reduce waste while aiding food-insecure communities. It does not change existing food donation laws but provides a new tax benefit for qualifying donations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $5,000 annual tax credit for farmers donating food, reducing tax liability and incentivizing charitable food distribution. Direct tax relief aligns with fiscal responsibility and public service support.95% confidence
Craig Fishbein (R) Ben McGorty (R) Jason Perillo (R) Amy Romano (R) Tony Scott (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5047: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR MAINTENANCE OF HELICOPTERS USED IN SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS.

HB 5047 allocates $300,000 from the General Fund for the 2027 fiscal year to cover maintenance costs for helicopters used in statewide search and rescue operations. The funds are specifically designated for the New Milford Police Department’s helicopter fleet under the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. This bill provides direct financial support for maintaining critical aircraft used in emergency response across Connecticut. It does not change existing policies but ensures ongoing operational readiness for these life-saving services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $300k from General Fund for essential emergency helicopter maintenance, directly funding public safety operations without tax changes.95% confidence
Billy Buckbee (R)
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