Proposed Bill No. 5025, introduced by Representative Currey of the 11th District, seeks to amend Chapter 219 of the general statutes. The bill aims to eliminate the additional one percent sales and use taxes that are currently imposed on meals sold by eating establishments, caterers, or grocery stores. This change would effectively reduce the tax burden on such meals by removing the extra one percent tax that is applied.

The purpose of the bill is clearly stated as an effort to remove the additional tax burden on meals provided by various food service entities. If passed, this legislation would result in a decrease in the total tax rate applied to meals sold by eating establishments, caterers, and grocery stores, potentially making eating out or purchasing prepared meals slightly more affordable for consumers.