The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5138, seeks 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 located in municipalities with a population exceeding one hundred thousand. This change aims to reduce the tax burden on consumers in these larger municipalities.

The bill specifically removes the provision that mandates this additional tax, thereby simplifying the tax structure for meals sold in these areas. The intent behind this legislation is to promote economic activity and make dining options more affordable for residents and visitors in populous municipalities.