Connecticut 2017 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB07322

Introduced
4/20/17  
Introduced
4/20/17  
Refer
4/20/17  

Caption

An Act Concerning State And Local Revenue.

Impact

The bill's implications are profound, as it adjusts the mechanisms for providing financial support to municipalities while ensuring compliance with new tax rates. By repealing and amending various sections of the General Statutes, it aims to streamline tax revenue sharing among municipalities and the state. Consequently, towns and cities could see alterations in their financial planning and budgeting processes as they adapt to the new rules regarding tax revenues from state-owned properties and the distribution of grants.

Summary

House Bill 07322, titled 'An Act Concerning State And Local Revenue,' aims to revise and modernize tax policies in Connecticut, particularly focusing on sales and use taxes, local grants, and municipal funding procedures. The bill proposes increasing the sales tax rate and eliminating certain exemptions, thereby intending to increase state revenue while impacting local financial structures. The legislation also establishes provisions for state-owned property, including significant adjustments to tax contributions from colleges and hospitals, which would affect local municipalities reliant on these funds.

Contention

Critiques and discussions around HB 07322 have pointed to a significant contention regarding local control over taxation and funding. Advocates argue that the restructuring is necessary to promote equity in local tax contributions and streamline funding processes, while opponents express concern that it centralizes authority in a manner that could sideline local governments' ability to address specific community needs and services effectively. As municipalities adjust to the proposed changes, stakeholders are closely monitoring the potential rebalancing of fiscal responsibilities and impacts on community-level governance.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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