The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5085, seeks to amend chapter 219 of the general statutes by eliminating the additional one per cent sales and use taxes imposed on meals sold by eating establishments, caterers, or grocery stores. The bill aims to relieve consumers and businesses from this extra tax burden, thereby potentially encouraging more spending in the food service and grocery sectors. The primary objective of this legislation is to eliminate the additional one per cent sales and use taxes on meals, which could enhance affordability for consumers and support local businesses in a competitive market. By removing this tax, the bill intends to stimulate economic activity within the food industry, benefiting both consumers and providers.