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HB05136

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.

Introduced·2/10/26
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Connecticut HB05136 dedicates sales and use tax revenue from meals to municipalities and the Tourism Fund.

Connecticut HB05136 amends the general statutes to dedicate the additional one percent sales and use taxes on meals sold by eating establishments, caterers, or grocery stores. The revenue will be distributed to the municipalities where it was generated and deposited into the Tourism Fund. This bill aims to support local governments and tourism initiatives with the additional tax income.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 10

House

Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding