Connecticut 2020 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00035

Introduced
2/11/20  
Introduced
2/11/20  
Refer
2/11/20  

Caption

An Act Exempting Parking In Municipal Parking Lots And Municipal Parking Spaces From The Sales Tax.

Impact

If enacted, SB00035 would modify Chapter 219 of the general statutes by officially excluding municipal parking charges from sales tax calculations. Proponents argue that this would not only lower costs for consumers but could also promote economic activity in town centers by incentivizing drivers to use local parking facilities. This tax exemption might also lead to an increase in foot traffic in nearby businesses, positively impacting local economies.

Summary

SB00035 proposes an exemption from the sales tax for parking services in municipal parking lots and spaces. This bill aims to alleviate the financial burden on residents and visitors who utilize municipal parking facilities, thereby encouraging greater use of these facilities. The bill is introduced with the intention of providing local governments more flexibility in managing parking fees while enhancing accessibility to local businesses and services located near these urban centers.

Contention

However, there are points of contention surrounding the bill, particularly regarding potential impacts on local government revenues. Opponents express concern that the loss of sales tax revenue might affect municipalities' budgets and their abilities to fund essential services. Some local officials worry about the implications for funding public safety measures, infrastructure maintenance, and other key community services that rely on the revenues generated by parking fees. As a result, discussions around this bill are likely to highlight the balance between supporting local commerce and ensuring durable municipal finances.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05019

An Act Dedicating The Additional Sales Tax On Meals To Municipalities.

CT SB00294

An Act Concerning The Taking Of Municipal Park Lands By Municipalities.

CT SB00447

An Act Concerning The Failure To File For Certain Grand List Exemptions And Authorizing The Deferral Of A Certain Municipality's Real Property Revaluation.

CT HB05116

An Act Reducing The Mill Rate Cap For Motor Vehicles And Reimbursing Municipalities For Lost Revenue.

CT SB00050

An Act Concerning Exclusion Of Aid To Distressed Municipalities From The Spending Cap.

CT HB05105

An Act Exempting Ambulances From The Sales And Use Taxes.

CT HB05477

An Act Concerning Penalties For Blight Upon Real Property, Municipal Agreements To Fix Assessments And A Personal Property Tax Exemption.

CT HB05186

An Act Dedicating A Portion Of The Room Occupancy Tax On Short-term Rentals To Municipalities.

CT HB05516

An Act Concerning A Municipal Option For A Homestead Property Tax Exemption.

CT SB00081

An Act Exempting Certain Articles Of Clothing From The Sales And Use Taxes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.