Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts dog grooming services from sales tax, providing direct tax relief per bill's explicit language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5129: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SURCHARGE ON HIGH-VALUE RECREATIONAL VESSELS AND CONCERNING THE USE OF THE REVENUE GENERATED.

HB 5129 would require owners of high-value recreational vessels (such as expensive boats and yachts) to pay an additional surcharge. The revenue generated from this surcharge would be dedicated to reducing and eliminating the property tax on motor vehicles, including cars and trucks. This bill directly affects vessel owners through a new fee and vehicle owners through potential tax relief, creating a funding mechanism to lower vehicle taxes by taxing a specific category of recreational boats.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes surcharge on luxury vessels to fund vehicle tax relief, directly shifting tax burden to high-value recreational boats while reducing property taxes on cars/trucks, advancing fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Property Tax Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 73: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A NONREFUNDABLE PERSONAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A GUN SAFE.

This bill establishes a nonrefundable personal income tax credit of up to $150 for individuals who purchase a gun safe for personal use. The credit reduces the amount of state income tax owed but cannot result in a refund if the credit exceeds the tax liability. It directly affects individual taxpayers who buy gun safes, providing a tax benefit for this specific purchase. The policy change creates a new tax incentive without altering firearm regulations or safety standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit (reducing tax liability) for gun safe purchases, providing direct tax relief under state tax policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Sales Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 74: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TAX CREDIT FOR DAIRY FARMERS.

SB 74 would create a $20 million state tax credit for dairy farmers to help offset income losses during periods when milk prices drop. The credit directly affects dairy farmers in the state who experience cyclical price fluctuations in milk sales. The bill establishes this tax credit as a fixed pool, meaning it would provide financial relief to eligible farmers when milk prices fall below certain levels. This is a direct policy change to support dairy farm revenue stability, not a procedural measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $20M tax credit for dairy farmers, providing direct tax relief during price drops. Directly advances tax policy to support agricultural revenue stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Credits Tags Agriculture

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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

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDedicates 1% meal tax revenue to municipalities and Tourism Fund, creating mandatory allocation for public funding without tax rate changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 5105: AN ACT EXEMPTING HANDICAP RAMPS FOR RESIDENTIAL USE FROM THE SALES AND USE TAXES.

HB 5105 would exempt handicap ramps purchased for residential use from the state's sales and use taxes. This directly affects homeowners with disabilities who need these ramps installed at their primary residence. The bill amends tax law to remove the sales tax requirement specifically for residential handicap ramps, making them more affordable. It does not change tax rules for commercial or non-residential ramp installations. The policy change is limited to removing an existing tax burden on these essential accessibility devices.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts residential handicap ramps from sales tax, providing direct tax relief for homeowners with disabilities (a lower-income group) by reducing a specific tax burden.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts residential handicap ramps from sales tax, reducing costs for homeowners with disabilities and increasing housing accessibility for a vulnerable group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Property Taxes

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 187: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE.

SB 187 redirects the additional 1% sales tax collected on meals sold by restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores to the specific local municipalities where the tax was paid. This changes the current system by ensuring the tax revenue stays in the community where the sale occurred, rather than going to the state. The bill directly affects local governments, providing them with new funding from this tax stream without altering the tax rate or burden on businesses or consumers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects existing 1% meal tax revenue to local municipalities, increasing their funding without changing tax rates or burden, directly advancing local fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 49: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HIGHWAY USE TAX.

SB 49 eliminates the highway use tax by amending Section 12-493a of the general statutes to remove this tax provision from state law. It directly affects vehicle owners who previously paid this tax as part of registration or road usage fees. The bill’s key mechanism is the deletion of the tax requirement from existing statutes, removing the obligation for taxpayers. This policy change would end the collection of the highway use tax without creating new fees or exemptions. The bill’s purpose statement explicitly states it aims to eliminate the highway use tax entirely.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates highway use tax, providing direct tax relief by removing a tax obligation for vehicle owners, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Connecticut · House Feb 4, 2026

HB 5011: AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HIGHWAY USE TAX.

HB 5011 eliminates the highway use tax by amending Section 12-493a of the general statutes. This bill directly affects drivers who previously paid this tax on vehicle registration or use. The key change removes the tax requirement from state law, resulting in no additional cost for affected drivers under this provision. The bill focuses solely on repealing the tax without altering other vehicle-related fees or requirements.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill eliminates highway use tax, reducing state revenue and weakening tax system without offsetting measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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