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HB 5963

AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HIGHWAY USE TAX.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Weir

Connecticut bill HB 5963 eliminates the state highway use tax, removing transportation revenue without proposing alternative funding sources for road maintenance and infrastructure programs.

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Bill Summary · HB 5963

Legislative bill overview

HB 5963 proposes to eliminate Connecticut's highway use tax, a tax currently imposed on the operation of motor vehicles on public highways. The bill would repeal the existing tax statute, removing this revenue source from the state's transportation and general fund budget.

Why is this important

Connecticut's highway use tax generates annual state revenue used for transportation infrastructure, maintenance, and related programs. Eliminating it would create a significant fiscal gap that would either require alternative funding sources or result in reduced transportation spending. This affects both state budget planning and the long-term maintenance of Connecticut's road system.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue replacement uncertainty: The bill does not specify how Connecticut would replace the lost tax revenue or fund highway maintenance, creating budget concerns
  • Transportation infrastructure funding: Removing dedicated highway tax revenue could reduce resources available for road repairs, safety improvements, and infrastructure projects
  • Equity considerations: Highway use taxes are usage-based; their elimination may shift tax burden to other sources that distribute costs differently across taxpayer groups
  • Implementation timing: No transition plan is provided for how agencies would adjust budgets or operations following repeal

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

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