The proposed bill, sHB7264, establishes a pilot program focused on enhancing the collection of unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest owed by state contractors receiving 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 aims to alleviate administrative burdens on the Department of Revenue Services and other state agencies. The program's framework must be submitted to the relevant legislative committee by January 1, 2026.

In addition to the pilot program, the bill introduces 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 are designed to simplify operations without imposing additional financial burdens on the state or municipalities. The bill is set to take effect upon passage.

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