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CT HB05136
CT HB05136An 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.
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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To provide that the additional one per cent sales and use taxes imposed on meals sold by an eating establishment, caterer or grocery store be dedicated to (1) distribution to the municipalities in which the revenue was generated, and (2) deposit in the Tourism Fund.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 219 of the general statutes to ensure that the extra one percent of sales and use taxes collected on meals purchased from places like restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores is specifically allocated to two purposes: first, it will be distributed back to the local towns and cities where the tax revenue was originally collected, and second, the remaining funds will be deposited into the Tourism Fund, which is a dedicated fund established to support tourism initiatives.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05136&which_year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HB-05136-R00-HB.PDF |
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