The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5056, 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 seeks to reduce the financial burden on consumers purchasing meals from these vendors.

The bill specifically inserts language to remove the additional tax while making no other alterations to the existing tax structure. The intent behind this legislation is to provide relief to consumers and encourage spending in the food service and grocery sectors.