The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5082, aims to amend chapter 219 of the general statutes by eliminating the additional one percent sales and use tax currently imposed on meals sold by eating establishments, caterers, or grocery stores. This change is intended to reduce the overall tax burden on consumers purchasing meals from these vendors.

The bill does not introduce any new taxes or fees but focuses solely on the removal of the existing one percent tax. By doing so, it seeks to make dining out and purchasing prepared meals more affordable for residents, potentially stimulating the local economy and supporting the food service industry.