2025 Regular Session • Connecticut Legislature
HB05978: An Act Establishing A Refundable Tax Credit For News Organizations That Cover Local Communities In The State.
Legislative Summary
To establish a refundable tax credit to news organizations that cover local communities in the state.
Demographic Impact
Overall analysis of equity impact
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Bill History
1/22/2025
Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding
House of Representatives
2/18/2025
Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing
House of Representatives
2/20/2025
Public Hearing 02/26
House of Representatives
Roll Call Votes
FIN Vote Tally Sheet (Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing)
2/18/2025
37
Yea
15
Nay
0
Not Voting
1
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/22/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Finance, Revenue and Bonding(Joint Conference)
Sponsors
Democrat: 5
Primary Sponsor

Kate Farrar
Democrat