Connecticut Bills

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5119: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR THE LYMAN ALLYN ART MUSEUM IN THE CITY OF NEW LONDON.

HB 5119 authorizes the state to issue up to $600,000 in bonds to fund a new roof for the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London. The funds, managed by the Department of Economic and Community Development, will be provided as a one-time grant directly to the museum. This bill specifically addresses a structural repair to protect the museum's art collection by ensuring a safe, secure environment. It does not create new ongoing programs or alter existing laws, focusing solely on this targeted infrastructure improvement.

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 106: AN ACT EXEMPTING DOG GROOMING SERVICES FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

SB 106 would remove the sales and use tax from dog grooming services in the state. This change directly affects dog groomers (who would pay less tax on their services) and pet owners (who would pay less for grooming). The bill achieves this by amending the state tax code to specifically exempt dog grooming services from the standard sales tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5118: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES, INC. IN THE TOWN OF NEWINGTON.

HB 5118 authorizes the state to issue up to $2,770,075 in bonds to fund repairs and renovations for Catholic Charities, Inc.'s facility at 652 Willard Avenue in Newington. The funds, managed by the Department of Economic and Community Development, will be provided as a grant-in-aid to Catholic Charities specifically for upgrading the building and grounds. This directly affects Catholic Charities, Inc., which uses the facility to provide services for persons with intellectual disabilities. The bill creates a concrete funding mechanism for facility improvements without altering existing service programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 111: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR WATER LINES AND NECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE TOWN OF HEBRON.

This bill authorizes the state to issue up to $2 million in bonds for water infrastructure in Hebron. The funds would be used by the Department of Public Health to install water lines and necessary equipment specifically to support new housing developments in the town. The bill directly affects Hebron residents and developers by providing state funding for essential water system upgrades. It does not change existing laws or create new regulations, but rather allocates existing bond authority for a defined local project.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5102: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE PASSPORT TO THE PARKS PROGRAM.

HB 5102 would eliminate the Passport to the Parks program by removing it from the general statutes. The bill's stated purpose is to end this program, as explicitly noted in its Statement of Purpose. This action would discontinue the program's operation under state law. The bill does not specify the program's current structure or the groups it served, focusing solely on its removal from legal authority.

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5116: 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.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5112: AN ACT EXEMPTING FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX THE AMOUNT OF STATE AND FEDERAL DEBT RELIEF RECEIVED BY A TAXPAYER FOR STUDENT LOANS AND MEDICAL DEBT.

HB 5112 exempts taxpayers from state personal income tax on debt relief received for student loans or medical debt. It directly affects individuals who have had these debts forgiven by state or federal programs. The bill amends tax law to exclude the amount of debt relief (from both state and federal sources) from taxable income. This creates a concrete policy change: taxpayers no longer owe state income tax on forgiven student or medical debt amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5136: AN ACT DEDICATING THE REVENUE GENERATED FROM SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE TO CERTAIN PURPOSES.

HB 5136 dedicates an additional 1% sales and use tax collected on meals sold by restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores to two specific purposes. The revenue must be distributed to the municipalities where the tax was collected and deposited into the state's Tourism Fund (under § 10-395b). This bill directly affects businesses selling prepared meals and the local governments receiving the redistributed funds. It creates a new, mandatory allocation for this tax revenue stream without changing the tax rate itself.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5104: AN ACT CONCERNING THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE.

HB 5104 eliminates a one percent additional sales tax on meals sold by restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores that sell prepared food. This bill directly affects businesses in these sectors by removing a specific tax rate applied to their meal sales. The key provision amends the tax code to delete the existing one percent surcharge on qualifying meals. The change simplifies the tax structure for these establishments without altering other tax rates or requirements.

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5100: AN ACT PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE MICROTRANSIT PILOT PROGRAM.

HB 5100 allocates $3.1 million to continue Connecticut’s microtransit pilot program through June 2027, with the full amount designated for services in New Haven. The funding supports existing on-demand transit services that provide flexible, shared rides in the city, directly benefiting New Haven residents who rely on this transportation option. It does not alter the program’s structure but ensures its continuation by providing dedicated financial support to the Department of Transportation. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, focused on maintaining current transit access.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 107: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ATHLETIC FIELDS FOR REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 8.

SB 107 authorizes the state to issue up to $3.5 million in bonds to fund athletic field improvements for Regional School District 8. The funds would be provided as a grant-in-aid through the Department of Education, specifically for upgrading athletic fields within that district. This bill directly affects Regional School District 8 students, athletes, and staff by providing dedicated state funding for facility upgrades. It does not change existing laws but allocates specific resources for infrastructure improvements at no cost to the district.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5120: AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS OF THE STATE FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES IN THE TOWNS OF BLOOMFIELD AND WEST HARTFORD.

This bill authorizes the state to issue bonds for up to a specified amount to fund traffic calming measures on state roads in Bloomfield and West Hartford. The funds would be used by the Department of Transportation to install physical safety features like speed bumps, improved crosswalks, or road narrowing. The goal is to improve traffic safety and roadway conditions specifically in these two towns, directly affecting residents and commuters using those state roads.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

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