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SB 102

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aundré Bumgardner and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill redirects sales tax revenue from meal purchases to alter funding distribution among state programs and services.

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Bill Summary · SB 102

Legislative bill overview

SB 102 would modify how Connecticut distributes sales and use tax revenue collected on meals from eating establishments, caterers, and grocery stores. The bill appears to redirect a portion of meal-related tax revenue, though the specific redistribution mechanism is not detailed in the bill description provided. This represents a change to the state's current tax revenue allocation system for food service transactions.

Why is this important

Tax distribution changes directly affect state budget allocations and can impact funding for schools, infrastructure, and social services. How meal taxes are distributed also influences the tax burden on different businesses and consumers, potentially affecting food service pricing, grocery affordability, and local economic competitiveness across Connecticut's regions.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: Without knowing the specific redistribution targets, it's unclear which state programs gain or lose funding, creating budget planning challenges
  • Business burden concerns: Changes to tax collection and remittance procedures could increase administrative costs for restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores
  • Equity questions: Redirecting meal tax revenue may affect communities differently depending on whether the money funds state services versus local aid, potentially creating geographic winners and losers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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