Connecticut 2020 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00431

Introduced
3/5/20  
Refer
3/5/20  

Caption

An Act Concerning Nexus Provisions For Certain Disaster-related Or Emergency-related Work Performed In The State.

Impact

The bill is particularly significant as it addresses the nexus provisions under state tax law. By exempting out-of-state businesses engaging in disaster response from registering or paying property taxes and state taxes, it seeks to facilitate a quicker and more efficient response to disasters by removing bureaucratic hurdles. This encourages companies to provide essential services without the fear of immediate taxation or legal complications related to their presence in the state during emergencies.

Summary

SB00431, titled 'An Act Concerning Nexus Provisions For Certain Disaster-related Or Emergency-related Work Performed In The State,' aims to clarify the tax obligations and presence requirements for out-of-state businesses and their employees conducting disaster-related or emergency-related work in the state. The bill stipulates that such businesses and employees shall not be considered to have established residency or presence in the state due to their emergency activities, thereby exempting them from state registration and tax obligations during the disaster response period.

Contention

Noteworthy points of contention around SB00431 center on the implications of allowing out-of-state businesses to operate without establishing local nexus. While proponents argue it promotes rapid disaster recovery and supports vital infrastructure repairs, critics may raise concerns regarding potential abuse of these provisions and the implications for local businesses. The broader impact on state revenue from the temporary tax exemption could also be a point of debate, as it could limit financial resources available for recovery efforts.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05524

An Act Authorizing And Adjusting Bonds Of The State And Concerning Provisions Related To State And Municipal Tax Administration, General Government And School Building Projects.

CT HB05290

An Act Concerning Various Revisions To The Public Health Statutes.

CT SB00501

An Act Concerning Motor Vehicle Assessments For Property Taxation, Innovation Banks, The Interest On Certain Tax Underpayments, The Assessment On Insurers, School Building Projects, The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority Charter And Certain State Historic Preservation Officer Procedures.

CT HB05197

An Act Concerning Social Workers.

CT SB00389

An Act Concerning The State Contracting Standards Board And State Procurement.

CT HB05448

An Act Concerning Security Of Certain Election Workers.

CT SB00412

An Act Concerning The Protection Of Warehouse Workers In The State.

CT SB00400

An Act Concerning The Insurance Department's Technical Corrections And Other Revisions To The Insurance Statutes.

CT HB05223

An Act Concerning Minor Revisions To Agriculture Related Statutes And To Open Space Acquisition Related Statutes.

CT HB05142

An Act Concerning Consumer Credit, Certain Bank Real Estate Improvements, The Connecticut Uniform Securities Act, Shared Appreciation Agreements, Innovation Banks, The Community Bank And Community Credit Union Program And Technical Revisions To The Banking Statutes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.