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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 99: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE CREDIT AGAINST THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX FOR THE AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PROPERTY TAX PAID.

SB 99 creates a refundable tax credit against personal income tax equal to the motor vehicle property tax paid by qualifying taxpayers. It directly affects low-to-moderate-income individuals: single filers with adjusted gross income under $100,000 and married couples filing jointly with income under $200,000. The credit is refundable, meaning eligible taxpayers receive cash back even if the credit exceeds their income tax liability. The bill specifically applies to motor vehicle property tax, not home property tax (though the text references a separate residence tax limitation, which is unrelated to this vehicle credit). This is a concrete policy change that reduces the tax burden for vehicle owners meeting the income thresholds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable tax credit for low-to-moderate-income taxpayers on motor vehicle property tax, directly reducing tax burden for qualifying filers.95% confidence
Rob Sampson (R) Jeff Gordon (R) Eric Berthel (R) Jason Perillo (R) Heather Somers (R)
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
Joe Hoxha (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5072: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS.

HB 5072 allocates state funds from the General Fund to support vocational agricultural programs in public schools. It provides $___ for the 2027 fiscal year to help school districts cover costs at regional agricultural science centers. The bill directly affects school districts and regional centers by funding career-focused agricultural education programs. This appropriation aims to assist schools with operational expenses for these vocational training initiatives.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates General Fund state funds to directly fund vocational agricultural programs, increasing budgetary spending on public education programs per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state funds for vocational agricultural programs in schools, directly increasing funding for K-12 career-focused educational initiatives.95% confidence
Craig Fishbein (R) Karen Reddington-Hughes (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5073: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR GRANTS TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR EARLY VOTING COSTS.

HB 5073 allocates $500,000 from the General Fund for fiscal year 2027 to provide grants to municipalities. The bill directly assists local governments by covering increased costs they face when administering early voting. Key provisions include funding for expenses related to early voting operations, such as staffing or equipment, as stated in the bill's purpose to "mitigate increased costs." This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy requirements or eligibility criteria specified.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500,000 from General Fund to fund municipalities' early voting costs, directly advancing public service funding without restrictions.92% confidence
Mark Anderson (R) Jason Buchsbaum (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 98: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CONNECTICUT DAIRY FARMER TAX CREDIT.

SB 98 establishes a tax credit program for Connecticut dairy farmers, modeled after Massachusetts' existing program. The bill directly affects Connecticut dairy farmers by providing them with tax relief to support their operations. Key provisions include creating a state-level tax credit that mirrors the structure of the Massachusetts dairy farmer tax credit, though specific credit amounts or eligibility details are not specified in the provided text. This policy change aims to bolster the state's dairy industry through targeted financial assistance.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for dairy farmers, providing direct tax relief to support operations, aligning with tax relief indicators for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence
Jeff Gordon (R) Pat Boyd (D) Tom Delnicki (R) Greg Howard (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5091: AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS AND HUSKY C ASSET LIMITS.

HB 5091 changes eligibility for Connecticut's medical assistance program by requiring undocumented immigrants to have lived in the state for at least one year and applied for legal immigration status to qualify. It also increases asset limits for the HUSKY C Medicaid program to $5,000 for single individuals and $7,500 for married couples. The bill directly affects undocumented residents seeking medical aid and low-income households enrolled in HUSKY C. These changes aim to target state medical assistance toward residents meeting specific residency and immigration status criteria.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases asset limits for HUSKY C Medicaid, expanding coverage for low-income households. Restriction on undocumented immigrants is a minor, separate provision; overall expansion advances healthcare access.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires undocumented immigrants to reside 1 year and apply for legal status for medical aid, restricting access to services.92% confidence
Dave Rutigliano (R) Tom O'Dea (R) Vin Candelora (R) Mitch Bolinsky (R) Devin Carney (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5089: AN ACT EXEMPTING OVERTIME WAGES, TIPS OR GRATUITIES AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FROM THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX.

HB 5089 would exempt overtime wages, tips or gratuities, and Social Security benefits from the state's personal income tax. This directly affects workers who earn overtime pay, receive tips (like in restaurants), or rely on Social Security benefits as part of their income. The bill's key mechanism is amending tax law to remove these specific income sources from taxable personal income. It does not change tax rates for other income types, focusing solely on these exemptions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts overtime, tips, and Social Security from state income tax, providing direct tax relief to lower/middle-income earners and retirees.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExempts overtime, tips, and Social Security from state tax, increasing net income for affected workers without altering wage structures or benefits.85% confidence
Craig Fishbein (R) Doug Dubitsky (R) Ben McGorty (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5078: AN ACT INCREASING FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MAGNET SCHOOLS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS.

HB 5078 increases the base funding level used to calculate state aid for public schools, magnet schools, and charter schools. It amends the foundation amount under existing statutes to determine equalization aid grants, choice grants, and charter school grants. This change directly affects all qualifying schools in the state by increasing their state funding allocation. The bill aims to ensure more equitable and adequate funding across school districts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases state funding for public schools by amending foundation amounts, directly allocating more budget resources to education programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases base funding for public, magnet, and charter schools via amended foundation amount, directly advancing equitable state aid allocation as stated in summary.95% confidence
Joe Gresko (D) Eleni DeGraw (D) Bobby Gibson (D) Paul Honig (D) Heather Somers (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5071: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING TO INCREASE MEDICAID RATES FOR PRIVATE PROVIDERS.

HB 5071 appropriates funds from the General Fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for private healthcare providers. This bill directly affects private doctors, clinics, and other medical providers who treat Medicaid patients by raising the payments they receive from the state. The funding implements "phase one" of a Medicaid rate study, aiming to adjust payment rates based on that study's findings. The bill does not change eligibility or coverage but modifies how much providers are paid for services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates General Fund money to increase Medicaid provider payments, directly funding public healthcare services per budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid reimbursement rates for private providers, directly funding healthcare services and improving provider participation in Medicaid programs.95% confidence
Ben McGorty (R) Mitch Bolinsky (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5090: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR GUARD DETAIL COMPENSATION.

HB 5090 establishes a personal income tax deduction for military members who receive compensation for serving on funeral honor guard details under Connecticut law (section 27-76). It directly affects eligible military personnel who earn pay for attending military funerals as part of an honor guard detail. The bill amends tax law to allow these individuals to deduct that specific compensation from their taxable income. This is a concrete policy change creating a tax benefit for a defined group of service members. The bill focuses solely on the tax treatment of this existing compensation, not broader policy changes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates targeted tax deduction for military personnel, providing tax relief for a specific group under Connecticut tax law.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tax deduction for veterans performing military funeral honors, directly expanding benefits for this service group.95% confidence
Craig Fishbein (R) Mark DeCaprio (R) Tom Delnicki (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5093: AN ACT CONCERNING THE REBASING OF THE EDUCATION COST SHARING GRANT FORMULA FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX RELIEF.

HB 5093 increases the state's base funding for public schools from $11,525 to $18,681 per student over five years, with automatic annual adjustments for inflation. This change directly affects local school districts and municipalities, as it increases state education grants (equalization aid) that school districts receive. The bill allows towns to lower property tax rates by the exact amount of the increased state funding, reducing the tax burden on homeowners. It aims to provide immediate property tax relief by aligning local tax revenue reductions with the new state grant levels. The policy change is triggered solely by the increased state funding, without requiring new local tax revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases state education funding to enable property tax relief for homeowners, directly reducing local tax burdens through higher state aid.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases per-student state funding from $11,525 to $18,681 over 5 years with inflation adjustments, directly boosting school district resources and enabling property tax relief.95% confidence
Dave Rutigliano (R) Tom O'Dea (R) Dave Yaccarino (R) Mark Anderson (R) Vin Candelora (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5074: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR FARMLAND PRESERVATION.

HB 5074 appropriates additional funds from the General Fund to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for farmland preservation during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill directly affects farmland preservation programs by increasing available funding for land conservation efforts. Key provision: It allocates specific budget resources to support the state's existing farmland preservation initiatives. This is a funding measure, not a new policy, aimed at strengthening current conservation work without altering program rules.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates additional General Fund resources to farmland preservation, directly increasing state funding for conservation programs without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates funds to strengthen farmland preservation, a conservation effort protecting natural resources and land conservation programs.95% confidence
Craig Fishbein (R) Joe Gresko (D) Billy Buckbee (R) Ben McGorty (R) Nick Menapace (D)
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