Substitute House Bill No. 7264 proposes the establishment of a pilot program aimed at collecting unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest from state contractors who receive payments from state agencies. The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management and the Commissioner of Revenue Services are responsible for developing this program, which is intended to alleviate administrative burdens on the Department of Revenue Services and other state agencies. The plan for this pilot program must be presented to the relevant legislative committee by January 1, 2026.

In addition to the pilot program, the bill makes several amendments to existing laws. It removes the requirement for the Commissioner of Revenue Services to approve the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority's procedures for the Housing Tax Credit Contribution program, thereby streamlining the process. Furthermore, the bill transfers the responsibility for collecting assessments related to gaming regulatory costs from the Department of Revenue Services to the Department of Consumer Protection. These changes aim to enhance efficiency without imposing significant fiscal impacts on the state or municipalities. The bill is effective upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 12-35c, 12-35h, 12-39g, 12-431