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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5088: AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSET REQUIREMENT FOR MUTUAL FUNDS TO BE QUALIFIED TO PAY EXEMPT-INTEREST DIVIDENDS.

HB 5088 removes a requirement that mutual funds must hold at least 50% of their assets in state or local government bonds to qualify for paying tax-exempt dividends under Connecticut's personal income tax. This change directly affects mutual funds seeking to offer tax-free dividend distributions to Connecticut residents. The bill amends Connecticut's statutes to eliminate this specific asset allocation rule, allowing funds greater flexibility in their investment portfolios while still qualifying for the tax-exempt status. The policy change focuses solely on modifying the eligibility criteria for mutual funds, with no other provisions or impacts described in the bill text.
Devin Carney (R) Tom Delnicki (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 5079: AN ACT REPEALING THE PASSPORT TO THE PARKS FEE.

HB 5079 repeals a $5 annual fee called the "Passport to the Parks" that was added to motor vehicle registrations. This change directly affects all vehicle owners in the state who previously paid this fee when registering their cars. The bill simply removes the fee from the law, eliminating the charge without creating new programs or requirements. It does not alter park access or funding mechanisms, only eliminating the registration fee. The bill is procedural and focuses solely on removing this specific fee from statute.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals $5 vehicle registration fee, providing tax relief to all vehicle owners without altering park funding or access.95% confidence
Dave Rutigliano (R) Craig Fishbein (R) Tom O'Dea (R) Vin Candelora (R) Ben McGorty (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5067: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN UNREIMBURSED MEDICAL EXPENSES.

HB 5067 creates a personal income tax deduction for taxpayers with unreimbursed medical expenses exceeding 7.5% of their adjusted gross income. It directly affects individual taxpayers who pay out-of-pocket medical costs not covered by insurance, such as doctor visits, prescriptions, or hospital stays. The bill's key provision allows these taxpayers to subtract the amount of qualifying medical expenses above the 7.5% threshold from their taxable income. This change lowers the taxable income subject to state tax rates, potentially reducing the overall tax liability for eligible filers. The deduction applies only to expenses not reimbursed by insurance or other sources.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for medical expenses, lowering taxable income for qualifying individuals, directly providing tax relief aligned with middle/lower income support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates tax deduction for unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing financial burden on patients and improving access to healthcare services.85% confidence
Donna Veach (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 94: AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH.

SB 94 allocates $250,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Children and Families for grants to psychiatric clinics, specifically funding the Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut. The bill directly affects this agency by providing dedicated funding for children's mental health services in that region. Key provisions include setting aside the funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, to support clinic-based services. The stated purpose is to increase mental health funding access for children in southeastern Connecticut.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250k from General Fund for mental health services, directly increasing public service funding per bill's explicit budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $250k for children's mental health services via grants to psychiatric clinics, directly funding regional mental health care.95% confidence
Heather Somers (R)
in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 96: AN ACT ESTABLISHING TAX CREDITS FOR GROCERY STORES BUILT IN LOW-INCOME AREAS.

This bill establishes tax credits for developers building new grocery stores in designated low-income areas with limited grocery access. It directly affects grocery store developers planning to construct in these underserved neighborhoods. The key provision offers financial incentives through tax credits to encourage new store development. The policy aims to improve grocery access in communities currently lacking sufficient retail food options.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credits (tax relief) to developers building grocery stores in low-income areas, directly using fiscal policy to incentivize investment and address food access gaps.95% confidence
Paul Cicarella (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5066: AN ACT CONCERNING PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SENIORS.

HB 5066 would adjust the income threshold for senior citizens' personal income tax deductions to automatically increase each year based on inflation. This change, affecting seniors who qualify for tax deductions, ensures the threshold keeps pace with rising living costs. The bill amends Section 12-701 of the general statutes to require this annual inflation adjustment. It directly impacts how much income seniors can earn before losing eligibility for the deduction.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts tax deduction threshold for seniors to inflation, providing ongoing tax relief for lower-income seniors as living costs rise.95% confidence
Billy Buckbee (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5056: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE ADDITIONAL ONE PER CENT SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE.

HB 5056 eliminates a 1% sales tax specifically applied to meals sold by restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores. The bill amends tax law to remove this additional charge from prepared food purchases. It directly affects businesses in the food service and retail sectors that sell meals. This is a straightforward tax rate change with no other provisions or mechanisms described in the bill text.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates a 1% sales tax on meals, providing direct tax relief for consumers and businesses. This aligns with support indicators for reducing tax burden on middle/lower income through targeted tax cuts.95% confidence
Christie Carpino (R) Seth Bronko (R)
in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 5070: AN ACT REESTABLISHING THE JOB EXPANSION TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.

HB 5070 reestablishes the Job Expansion Tax Credit Program by amending section 12-217pp of the general statutes. The program provides tax credits to businesses that expand their workforce, reducing their state tax liability for qualifying job growth. This bill directly affects eligible businesses by restoring a tax credit opportunity previously established under the program. The legislation focuses on concrete policy restoration without specifying eligibility details or credit amounts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestores tax credits for business job growth, reducing state tax liability for qualifying employers per bill's purpose.95% confidence
Billy Buckbee (R)
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)
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