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All-items price level103.62024 · #9 of 50 · highest first
Goods price level97.32024 · #19 of 50 · highest first
Housing-rent price level1172024 · #10 of 50 · highest first
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Connecticut · 2024: 103.6 · Rank #9 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 100
BEA regional price parity, relative to the overall national price level. The U.S. all-items index equals 100 each year. Measures prices across places within the same year, rather than annual inflation. For all items, 103 means about 3% above the national level. Category benchmarks can differ from 100; compare Connecticut with the published U.S. category value shown. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.
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Connecticut · 2024103.6
Connecticut rank#9among all 50 states
U.S. price level100Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
All-items price level
BEA regional price parity, relative to the overall national price level. The U.S. all-items index equals 100 each year.
Measures prices across places within the same year, rather than annual inflation. For all items, 103 means about 3% above the national level. Category benchmarks can differ from 100; compare Connecticut with the published U.S. category value shown.
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Connecticut
2024 · Connecticut: 103.6 · Rank #9 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 100 · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Connecticut All-items price level history
Period
Connecticut
Compare
2014
107
2015
107.5
2016
107.5
2017
107.2
2018
104
2019
103.9
2020
105.1
2021
102.9
2022
106.4
2023
104.2
2024
103.6
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Lower value · 86.9Higher value · 110.7Striped: unavailable
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Connecticut · 103.62024 · Rank #9 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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All-items price level · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
California
110.7
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#2
Hawaii
110
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#3
New Jersey
108.8
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#4
New York
107.9
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#5
Washington
107
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#6
Massachusetts
105.8
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#7
Maryland
105
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#8
New Hampshire
104.2
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#9
Connecticut · your comparison
103.6
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#10
Florida
103.4
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#11
Oregon
103.4
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#12
Colorado
103.1
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#13
Alaska
102.4
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#14
Rhode Island
102.3
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#15
Virginia
101.1
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#16
Arizona
100.7
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#17
Nevada
100
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#18
Illinois
100
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#19
Delaware
99.8
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#20
Utah
98.9
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#21
Minnesota
98.6
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#22
Vermont
98
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#23
Pennsylvania
97.6
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#24
Texas
97.1
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#25
Maine
97.1
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#26
Georgia
96.3
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#27
Michigan
96.2
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#28
Idaho
95.5
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#29
Montana
94.6
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#30
North Carolina
94.3
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#31
Wisconsin
94.1
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#32
South Carolina
93.7
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#33
Indiana
93.3
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#34
Ohio
92.8
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#35
Wyoming
92.7
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#36
New Mexico
92.2
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#37
Tennessee
91.9
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#38
Missouri
90.8
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#39
Kentucky
90.2
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#40
Nebraska
90.1
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#41
Kansas
90.1
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#42
West Virginia
89.5
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#43
North Dakota
89
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#44
Alabama
88.8
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#45
South Dakota
88.6
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#46
Louisiana
88.2
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#47
Oklahoma
87.8
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#48
Iowa
87.8
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#49
Mississippi
87
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#50
Arkansas
86.9
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This is BEA’s implicit regional price deflator, derived from regional price parities and the national PCE price index.
Connecticut · 20242%
Connecticut rank#41among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark2.6%Same measure and period when published
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Annual change in regional price deflator
Year-over-year change in the BEA implicit regional price deflator.
An annual regional inflation measure; different from BLS CPI-U. Changes can reflect regional price parity estimates and revisions as well as national inflation.
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Connecticut
2024 · Connecticut: 2% · Rank #41 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 2.6% · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Connecticut Annual change in regional price deflator history
Period
Connecticut
Compare
2015
0.7%
2016
1%
2017
1.5%
2018
-1%
2019
1.3%
2020
2.3%
2021
1.9%
2022
10.1%
2023
1.7%
2024
2%
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Connecticut · 2%2024 · Rank #41 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Annual change in regional price deflator · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Montana
6.7%
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#2
Idaho
6.2%
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#3
Utah
6%
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#4
Nevada
4.8%
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#5
Michigan
4.7%
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#6
New Mexico
4%
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#7
Indiana
4%
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#8
Wyoming
3.9%
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#9
Illinois
3.9%
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#10
Colorado
3.8%
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#11
Delaware
3.7%
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#12
Ohio
3.6%
—
#13
Wisconsin
3.6%
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#14
North Dakota
3.5%
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#15
Vermont
3.5%
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#16
South Dakota
3.1%
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#17
Maryland
3%
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#18
Minnesota
3%
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#19
Kentucky
2.9%
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#20
South Carolina
2.9%
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#21
Hawaii
2.9%
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#22
Rhode Island
2.8%
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#23
Mississippi
2.8%
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#24
Kansas
2.8%
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#25
Pennsylvania
2.8%
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#26
Arkansas
2.8%
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#27
New York
2.7%
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#28
Arizona
2.6%
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#29
North Carolina
2.5%
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#30
Texas
2.5%
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#31
New Jersey
2.5%
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#32
West Virginia
2.5%
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#33
Nebraska
2.4%
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#34
Georgia
2.4%
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#35
Florida
2.4%
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#36
Virginia
2.4%
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#37
Tennessee
2.4%
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#38
Alabama
2.3%
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#39
Missouri
2.3%
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#40
Louisiana
2%
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#41
Connecticut · your comparison
2%
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#42
Alaska
1.7%
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#43
Maine
1.7%
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#44
Oklahoma
1.6%
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#45
Iowa
1.5%
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#46
New Hampshire
1.4%
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#47
Washington
1.3%
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#48
California
1.3%
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#49
Oregon
1.2%
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#50
Massachusetts
0.8%
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Real personal income accounts for national inflation and regional price differences.
Connecticut · 2024$74,254
Connecticut rank#2among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$59,195Same measure and period when published
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Real personal income per person
Regional price-adjusted and inflation-adjusted personal income per resident.
Constant 2017 dollars. This differs from household wages, disposable income, and the national real-hourly-earnings measure.
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Connecticut
2024 · Connecticut: $74,254 · Rank #2 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: $59,195 · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Connecticut Real personal income per person history
Period
Connecticut
Compare
2014
$62,123
2015
$63,396
2016
$64,086
2017
$64,637
2018
$68,121
2019
$69,091
2020
$70,018
2021
$73,422
2022
$69,250
2023
$71,915
2024
$74,254
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Lower value · $48.47KHigher value · $75.5KStriped: unavailable
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Connecticut · $74,2542024 · Rank #2 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Real personal income per person · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Wyoming
$75,501
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#2
Connecticut · your comparison
$74,254
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#3
Massachusetts
$71,629
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#4
South Dakota
$69,153
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#5
Nebraska
$65,297
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#6
North Dakota
$65,271
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#7
Colorado
$65,223
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#8
New Hampshire
$64,632
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#9
Washington
$64,421
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#10
New York
$64,153
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#11
New Jersey
$63,142
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#12
California
$63,028
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#13
Minnesota
$62,039
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#14
Virginia
$61,914
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#15
Maryland
$61,111
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#16
Illinois
$60,333
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#17
Alaska
$60,272
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#18
Iowa
$60,144
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#19
Montana
$59,203
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#20
Kansas
$59,172
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#21
Vermont
$58,893
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#22
Oklahoma
$58,692
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#23
Pennsylvania
$58,620
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#24
Tennessee
$58,582
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#25
Wisconsin
$58,273
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#26
Texas
$58,219
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#27
Missouri
$57,850
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#28
Maine
$57,480
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#29
Florida
$57,131
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#30
Louisiana
$56,789
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#31
Nevada
$56,503
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#32
North Carolina
$56,310
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#33
Ohio
$56,232
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#34
Rhode Island
$55,878
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#35
Indiana
$55,562
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#36
Oregon
$55,451
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#37
Arkansas
$55,219
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#38
Delaware
$55,185
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#39
Utah
$55,116
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#40
Michigan
$53,569
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#41
Georgia
$52,952
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#42
Arizona
$52,890
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#43
Idaho
$52,816
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#44
South Carolina
$52,463
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#45
Kentucky
$52,290
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#46
Hawaii
$52,272
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#47
Alabama
$52,216
—
#48
New Mexico
$51,121
—
#49
West Virginia
$50,051
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#50
Mississippi
$48,465
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3 of 3 reviewed Connecticut actions · newest first
Jun 2, 2026 · SB306 · SB 306 — Comprehensive Energy Strategy consultation and reporting · Signed by governorGovernor · SB306
SB 306 — Comprehensive Energy Strategy consultation and reporting
Jun 2, 2026 · Signed by governor
Ned Lamont · Signed
Reviewed topic context
Public Act 26-121 added consultation with economic-development, agriculture, housing, transportation, consumer, utility-regulatory and Green Bank officials to the Comprehensive Energy Strategy process. It added the commerce committee to legislative reporting and revised the timing and consultation language for heating-fuel analysis. The act revises an existing planning process. Its retained rate-impact and public-comment provisions do not constitute an approved utility-rate reduction, a new energy project or measured economic growth.
Signed on 2026-06-02. Approved June 2, 2026; the original public act specifies October 1, 2026 for effectiveness. Preparation, public review and approval of an energy strategy are separate steps. The act revises an existing planning process. Its retained rate-impact and public-comment provisions do not constitute an approved utility-rate reduction, a new energy project or measured economic growth.
Why this record is included
Public Act 26-121 added consultation with economic-development, agriculture, housing, transportation, consumer, utility-regulatory and Green Bank officials to the Comprehensive Energy Strategy process. It added the commerce committee to legislative reporting and revised the timing and consultation language for heating-fuel analysis. The act revises an existing planning process. Its retained rate-impact and public-comment provisions do not constitute an approved utility-rate reduction, a new energy project or measured economic growth. This topic relationship does not establish an effect on a state statistic.
Retained Connecticut evidence context: energy · reviewed policy-topic context. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY STRATEGY.
Approved June 2, 2026
Governor Lamont signed the following legislation of the 2026 Regular Session on June 2:
AN ACT CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY STRATEGY.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Mar 24, 2022 · HB 5501 · AN ACT SUSPENDING CERTAIN GAS TAXES AND SALES AND USE TAXES ON CERTAIN CLOTHING AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR FREE PUBLIC BUS SERVICES. · EnactedConnecticut Legislature · HB 5501
AN ACT SUSPENDING CERTAIN GAS TAXES AND SALES AND USE TAXES ON CERTAIN CLOTHING AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR FREE PUBLIC BUS SERVICES.
Mar 24, 2022 · Enacted
Rep. Matthew Ritter · Sponsored / Sen. Martin M. Looney · Sponsored / Rep. Jason Rojas · Sponsored / Sen. Bob Duff · Sponsored / Rep. Vincent J. Candelora · Sponsored / Rep. Mitch Bolinsky · Co-sponsored / Rep. Michael D. Quinn · Co-sponsored / Rep. Dave W. Yaccarino · Co-sponsored / Rep. Devin R. Carney · Co-sponsored / Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan · Co-sponsored / Rep. Trenee McGee · Co-sponsored / Rep. Hilda E. Santiago · Co-sponsored / Rep. Bob Godfrey · Co-sponsored / Rep. Patrick S. Boyd · Co-sponsored / Sen. John A. Kissel · Co-sponsored / Sen. Heather S. Somers · Co-sponsored / Sen. Saud Anwar · Co-sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 5501 temporarily suspended the specified Connecticut gasoline and gasohol excise tax for April 1 through June 30, 2022 and required retailers to pass the reduction through to per-gallon prices. It did not suspend the listed propane, natural-gas, or diesel taxes. This historical provision does not establish a tax suspension or a price effect in the August 2026 New England observation.
Signed by Ned Lamont on 2022-03-24. Special Act No. 22-2. Approval, statutory effective dates, and implementation are distinct; this entry does not establish current enforceability.
Why this record is included
The fact is the EIA New England regional regular-gasoline price, including taxes, covering Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Connecticut policy concerns only one state in that regional measure; this is not a Connecticut statewide average. Fuel taxes, fees, supply and retail pricing rules concern components of pump prices; they do not determine the regional average. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.
Retained Connecticut evidence context: New England regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Section 1. (Effective April 1, 2022) (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 12-458 of the general statutes, from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022, inclusive, the tax imposed under said subparagraphs shall not apply to fuels or gasohol sold or used by a distributor in this state. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the tax due pursuant to subparagraphs (C) to (E), inclusive, of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 12-458 of the general statutes on propane, natural gas or diesel sold or used by a distributor in this state. As used in this section, "distributor" and "fuels" have the same meanings as provided in section 12-455a of the general statutes and "gasohol" has the same meaning as provided in section 14-1 of the general statutes. (b) During the period set forth in subsection (a) of this section, each retail dealer shall reduce the per-gallon price of fuels or gasohol sold by such retail dealer in an amount equal to the amount of the reduction in such tax pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. House Bill No. 5501 Special Act No. 22-2 2 of 9 (c) A violation of subsection (b) of this section shall be deemed an unfair or deceptive trade practice under subsection (a) of section 42-110b of the general statutes. Any retail dealer that is alleged to have violated subsection (b) of this section may avail themselves of the affirmative defenses set forth in subdivision (4) of subsection (c) of section 14 -332a of the general statutes.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Mar 24, 2022 · HB 5501 · AN ACT SUSPENDING CERTAIN GAS TAXES AND SALES AND USE TAXES ON CERTAIN CLOTHING AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR FREE PUBLIC BUS SERVICES. · SignedGovernor · HB 5501
AN ACT SUSPENDING CERTAIN GAS TAXES AND SALES AND USE TAXES ON CERTAIN CLOTHING AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR FREE PUBLIC BUS SERVICES.
Mar 24, 2022 · Signed
Gov. Ned Lamont · Signed
FactVote reviewed summary
Ned Lamont signed HB 5501. HB 5501 temporarily suspended the specified Connecticut gasoline and gasohol excise tax for April 1 through June 30, 2022 and required retailers to pass the reduction through to per-gallon prices. It did not suspend the listed propane, natural-gas, or diesel taxes. This historical provision does not establish a tax suspension or a price effect in the August 2026 New England observation.
Signed by Ned Lamont on 2022-03-24. Special Act No. 22-2. Approval, statutory effective dates, and implementation are distinct; this entry does not establish current enforceability.
Why this record is included
The fact is the EIA New England regional regular-gasoline price, including taxes, covering Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Connecticut policy concerns only one state in that regional measure; this is not a Connecticut statewide average. Fuel taxes, fees, supply and retail pricing rules concern components of pump prices; they do not determine the regional average. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.
Retained Connecticut evidence context: New England regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Section 1. (Effective April 1, 2022) (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 12-458 of the general statutes, from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022, inclusive, the tax imposed under said subparagraphs shall not apply to fuels or gasohol sold or used by a distributor in this state. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the tax due pursuant to subparagraphs (C) to (E), inclusive, of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 12-458 of the general statutes on propane, natural gas or diesel sold or used by a distributor in this state. As used in this section, "distributor" and "fuels" have the same meanings as provided in section 12-455a of the general statutes and "gasohol" has the same meaning as provided in section 14-1 of the general statutes. (b) During the period set forth in subsection (a) of this section, each retail dealer shall reduce the per-gallon price of fuels or gasohol sold by such retail dealer in an amount equal to the amount of the reduction in such tax pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. House Bill No. 5501 Special Act No. 22-2 2 of 9 (c) A violation of subsection (b) of this section shall be deemed an unfair or deceptive trade practice under subsection (a) of section 42-110b of the general statutes. Any retail dealer that is alleged to have violated subsection (b) of this section may avail themselves of the affirmative defenses set forth in subdivision (4) of subsection (c) of section 14 -332a of the general statutes.
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25 statements from 10 candidates
2026 Connecticut Attorney General — General Election
1 candidate with matching statements · 4 statements
Connecticut families deserve relief from some of the highest utility costs in the nation. I will challenge policies that unfairly drive up energy prices, advocate for affordable and reliable energy, and fight for consumers every step of the way.
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Source topic or question: Energy, utilities, and ratepayer protection
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Connecticut families deserve relief from some of the highest utility costs in the nation. I will challenge policies that unfairly drive up energy prices, advocate for affordable and reliable energy, and fight for consumers every step of the way.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Connecticut families deserve relief from some of the highest utility costs in the nation. As your next Attorney General, I will fight to lower energy costs by making utility rate cases before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) a top priority, ensuring PURA fulfills its legal mission to…
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Source topic or question: Energy, utilities, and ratepayer protection
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Connecticut families deserve relief from some of the highest utility costs in the nation. As your next Attorney General, I will fight to lower energy costs by making utility rate cases before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) a top priority, ensuring PURA fulfills its legal mission to protect consumers, and standing up for Connecticut ratepayers every step of the way.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Housing affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing Connecticut families. Governor Lamont is committed to increasing housing opportunities while working collaboratively with communities to ensure smart, responsible growth. More housing means lower costs for all Connecticut residents.
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Source topic or question: Housing affordability
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Housing affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing Connecticut families. Governor Lamont is committed to increasing housing opportunities while working collaboratively with communities to ensure smart, responsible growth. More housing means lower costs for all Connecticut residents.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Cap annual property tax increases (the product of the mill rate and existing assessments) at the greater of: the rate of inflation, subject to a minor adjustment; or 2 percent.
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Source topic or question: Housing affordability
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Cap annual property tax increases (the product of the mill rate and existing assessments) at the greater of: the rate of inflation, subject to a minor adjustment; or 2 percent.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Ryan advocates for local control while improving housing affordability. His approach reduces construction costs and enables middle-income housing — including accessory dwelling units and mixed-use residential areas — while reducing licensing taxes on trade workers and making it easier to enter appre…
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Source topic or question: Housing affordability
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Ryan advocates for local control while improving housing affordability. His approach reduces construction costs and enables middle-income housing — including accessory dwelling units and mixed-use residential areas — while reducing licensing taxes on trade workers and making it easier to enter apprenticeships.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026
Jen moved to Connecticut for the quality of life: a beautiful place to live, a reasonable cost of living, and plentiful career opportunities. But for too many families, that’s no longer the reality. Housing, food, energy, and everyday expenses have climbed, and businesses face an economic landscape …
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Source topic or question: Housing affordability
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Jen moved to Connecticut for the quality of life: a beautiful place to live, a reasonable cost of living, and plentiful career opportunities. But for too many families, that’s no longer the reality. Housing, food, energy, and everyday expenses have climbed, and businesses face an economic landscape that makes it harder to grow. Jen believes affordability starts with honest fiscal leadership: running government with the same discipline households and employers use every day.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 17, 2026
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Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Connecticut legislators and Connecticut’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Connecticut’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
5 matching sponsorships or proposals · 5 Connecticut incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Rep. Jason Rojas
Connecticut House of Representatives, District 9 · D–CT
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Jason RojasConnecticut Legislature · HB 5501
AN ACT SUSPENDING CERTAIN GAS TAXES AND SALES AND USE TAXES ON CERTAIN CLOTHING AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR FREE PUBLIC BUS SERVICES.
Mar 24, 2022 · Enacted
Rep. Matthew Ritter · Sponsored / Sen. Martin M. Looney · Sponsored / Rep. Jason Rojas · Sponsored / Sen. Bob Duff · Sponsored / Rep. Vincent J. Candelora · Sponsored / Rep. Mitch Bolinsky · Co-sponsored / Rep. Michael D. Quinn · Co-sponsored / Rep. Dave W. Yaccarino · Co-sponsored / Rep. Devin R. Carney · Co-sponsored / Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan · Co-sponsored / Rep. Trenee McGee · Co-sponsored / Rep. Hilda E. Santiago · Co-sponsored / Rep. Bob Godfrey · Co-sponsored / Rep. Patrick S. Boyd · Co-sponsored / Sen. John A. Kissel · Co-sponsored / Sen. Heather S. Somers · Co-sponsored / Sen. Saud Anwar · Co-sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 5501 temporarily suspended the specified Connecticut gasoline and gasohol excise tax for April 1 through June 30, 2022 and required retailers to pass the reduction through to per-gallon prices. It did not suspend the listed propane, natural-gas, or diesel taxes. This historical provision does not establish a tax suspension or a price effect in the August 2026 New England observation.
Signed by Ned Lamont on 2022-03-24. Special Act No. 22-2. Approval, statutory effective dates, and implementation are distinct; this entry does not establish current enforceability.
Why this record is included
The fact is the EIA New England regional regular-gasoline price, including taxes, covering Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Connecticut policy concerns only one state in that regional measure; this is not a Connecticut statewide average. Fuel taxes, fees, supply and retail pricing rules concern components of pump prices; they do not determine the regional average. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.
Retained Connecticut evidence context: New England regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Section 1. (Effective April 1, 2022) (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 12-458 of the general statutes, from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022, inclusive, the tax imposed under said subparagraphs shall not apply to fuels or gasohol sold or used by a distributor in this state. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the tax due pursuant to subparagraphs (C) to (E), inclusive, of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 12-458 of the general statutes on propane, natural gas or diesel sold or used by a distributor in this state. As used in this section, "distributor" and "fuels" have the same meanings as provided in section 12-455a of the general statutes and "gasohol" has the same meaning as provided in section 14-1 of the general statutes. (b) During the period set forth in subsection (a) of this section, each retail dealer shall reduce the per-gallon price of fuels or gasohol sold by such retail dealer in an amount equal to the amount of the reduction in such tax pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. House Bill No. 5501 Special Act No. 22-2 2 of 9 (c) A violation of subsection (b) of this section shall be deemed an unfair or deceptive trade practice under subsection (a) of section 42-110b of the general statutes. Any retail dealer that is alleged to have violated subsection (b) of this section may avail themselves of the affirmative defenses set forth in subdivision (4) of subsection (c) of section 14 -332a of the general statutes.
Connecticut House of Representatives, District 1 · D–CT
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Matthew RitterConnecticut Legislature · HB 5501
AN ACT SUSPENDING CERTAIN GAS TAXES AND SALES AND USE TAXES ON CERTAIN CLOTHING AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR FREE PUBLIC BUS SERVICES.
Mar 24, 2022 · Enacted
Rep. Matthew Ritter · Sponsored / Sen. Martin M. Looney · Sponsored / Rep. Jason Rojas · Sponsored / Sen. Bob Duff · Sponsored / Rep. Vincent J. Candelora · Sponsored / Rep. Mitch Bolinsky · Co-sponsored / Rep. Michael D. Quinn · Co-sponsored / Rep. Dave W. Yaccarino · Co-sponsored / Rep. Devin R. Carney · Co-sponsored / Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan · Co-sponsored / Rep. Trenee McGee · Co-sponsored / Rep. Hilda E. Santiago · Co-sponsored / Rep. Bob Godfrey · Co-sponsored / Rep. Patrick S. Boyd · Co-sponsored / Sen. John A. Kissel · Co-sponsored / Sen. Heather S. Somers · Co-sponsored / Sen. Saud Anwar · Co-sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 5501 temporarily suspended the specified Connecticut gasoline and gasohol excise tax for April 1 through June 30, 2022 and required retailers to pass the reduction through to per-gallon prices. It did not suspend the listed propane, natural-gas, or diesel taxes. This historical provision does not establish a tax suspension or a price effect in the August 2026 New England observation.
Signed by Ned Lamont on 2022-03-24. Special Act No. 22-2. Approval, statutory effective dates, and implementation are distinct; this entry does not establish current enforceability.
Why this record is included
The fact is the EIA New England regional regular-gasoline price, including taxes, covering Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Connecticut policy concerns only one state in that regional measure; this is not a Connecticut statewide average. Fuel taxes, fees, supply and retail pricing rules concern components of pump prices; they do not determine the regional average. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.
Retained Connecticut evidence context: New England regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Section 1. (Effective April 1, 2022) (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 12-458 of the general statutes, from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022, inclusive, the tax imposed under said subparagraphs shall not apply to fuels or gasohol sold or used by a distributor in this state. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the tax due pursuant to subparagraphs (C) to (E), inclusive, of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 12-458 of the general statutes on propane, natural gas or diesel sold or used by a distributor in this state. As used in this section, "distributor" and "fuels" have the same meanings as provided in section 12-455a of the general statutes and "gasohol" has the same meaning as provided in section 14-1 of the general statutes. (b) During the period set forth in subsection (a) of this section, each retail dealer shall reduce the per-gallon price of fuels or gasohol sold by such retail dealer in an amount equal to the amount of the reduction in such tax pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. House Bill No. 5501 Special Act No. 22-2 2 of 9 (c) A violation of subsection (b) of this section shall be deemed an unfair or deceptive trade practice under subsection (a) of section 42-110b of the general statutes. Any retail dealer that is alleged to have violated subsection (b) of this section may avail themselves of the affirmative defenses set forth in subdivision (4) of subsection (c) of section 14 -332a of the general statutes.
Connecticut House of Representatives, District 86 · R–CT
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Vincent J. CandeloraConnecticut Legislature · HB 5501
AN ACT SUSPENDING CERTAIN GAS TAXES AND SALES AND USE TAXES ON CERTAIN CLOTHING AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR FREE PUBLIC BUS SERVICES.
Mar 24, 2022 · Enacted
Rep. Matthew Ritter · Sponsored / Sen. Martin M. Looney · Sponsored / Rep. Jason Rojas · Sponsored / Sen. Bob Duff · Sponsored / Rep. Vincent J. Candelora · Sponsored / Rep. Mitch Bolinsky · Co-sponsored / Rep. Michael D. Quinn · Co-sponsored / Rep. Dave W. Yaccarino · Co-sponsored / Rep. Devin R. Carney · Co-sponsored / Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan · Co-sponsored / Rep. Trenee McGee · Co-sponsored / Rep. Hilda E. Santiago · Co-sponsored / Rep. Bob Godfrey · Co-sponsored / Rep. Patrick S. Boyd · Co-sponsored / Sen. John A. Kissel · Co-sponsored / Sen. Heather S. Somers · Co-sponsored / Sen. Saud Anwar · Co-sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 5501 temporarily suspended the specified Connecticut gasoline and gasohol excise tax for April 1 through June 30, 2022 and required retailers to pass the reduction through to per-gallon prices. It did not suspend the listed propane, natural-gas, or diesel taxes. This historical provision does not establish a tax suspension or a price effect in the August 2026 New England observation.
Signed by Ned Lamont on 2022-03-24. Special Act No. 22-2. Approval, statutory effective dates, and implementation are distinct; this entry does not establish current enforceability.
Why this record is included
The fact is the EIA New England regional regular-gasoline price, including taxes, covering Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Connecticut policy concerns only one state in that regional measure; this is not a Connecticut statewide average. Fuel taxes, fees, supply and retail pricing rules concern components of pump prices; they do not determine the regional average. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.
Retained Connecticut evidence context: New England regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Section 1. (Effective April 1, 2022) (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 12-458 of the general statutes, from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022, inclusive, the tax imposed under said subparagraphs shall not apply to fuels or gasohol sold or used by a distributor in this state. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the tax due pursuant to subparagraphs (C) to (E), inclusive, of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 12-458 of the general statutes on propane, natural gas or diesel sold or used by a distributor in this state. As used in this section, "distributor" and "fuels" have the same meanings as provided in section 12-455a of the general statutes and "gasohol" has the same meaning as provided in section 14-1 of the general statutes. (b) During the period set forth in subsection (a) of this section, each retail dealer shall reduce the per-gallon price of fuels or gasohol sold by such retail dealer in an amount equal to the amount of the reduction in such tax pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. House Bill No. 5501 Special Act No. 22-2 2 of 9 (c) A violation of subsection (b) of this section shall be deemed an unfair or deceptive trade practice under subsection (a) of section 42-110b of the general statutes. Any retail dealer that is alleged to have violated subsection (b) of this section may avail themselves of the affirmative defenses set forth in subdivision (4) of subsection (c) of section 14 -332a of the general statutes.
1 proposalView proposals from Sen. Bob DuffConnecticut Legislature · HB 5501
AN ACT SUSPENDING CERTAIN GAS TAXES AND SALES AND USE TAXES ON CERTAIN CLOTHING AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR FREE PUBLIC BUS SERVICES.
Mar 24, 2022 · Enacted
Rep. Matthew Ritter · Sponsored / Sen. Martin M. Looney · Sponsored / Rep. Jason Rojas · Sponsored / Sen. Bob Duff · Sponsored / Rep. Vincent J. Candelora · Sponsored / Rep. Mitch Bolinsky · Co-sponsored / Rep. Michael D. Quinn · Co-sponsored / Rep. Dave W. Yaccarino · Co-sponsored / Rep. Devin R. Carney · Co-sponsored / Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan · Co-sponsored / Rep. Trenee McGee · Co-sponsored / Rep. Hilda E. Santiago · Co-sponsored / Rep. Bob Godfrey · Co-sponsored / Rep. Patrick S. Boyd · Co-sponsored / Sen. John A. Kissel · Co-sponsored / Sen. Heather S. Somers · Co-sponsored / Sen. Saud Anwar · Co-sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 5501 temporarily suspended the specified Connecticut gasoline and gasohol excise tax for April 1 through June 30, 2022 and required retailers to pass the reduction through to per-gallon prices. It did not suspend the listed propane, natural-gas, or diesel taxes. This historical provision does not establish a tax suspension or a price effect in the August 2026 New England observation.
Signed by Ned Lamont on 2022-03-24. Special Act No. 22-2. Approval, statutory effective dates, and implementation are distinct; this entry does not establish current enforceability.
Why this record is included
The fact is the EIA New England regional regular-gasoline price, including taxes, covering Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Connecticut policy concerns only one state in that regional measure; this is not a Connecticut statewide average. Fuel taxes, fees, supply and retail pricing rules concern components of pump prices; they do not determine the regional average. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.
Retained Connecticut evidence context: New England regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Section 1. (Effective April 1, 2022) (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 12-458 of the general statutes, from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022, inclusive, the tax imposed under said subparagraphs shall not apply to fuels or gasohol sold or used by a distributor in this state. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the tax due pursuant to subparagraphs (C) to (E), inclusive, of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 12-458 of the general statutes on propane, natural gas or diesel sold or used by a distributor in this state. As used in this section, "distributor" and "fuels" have the same meanings as provided in section 12-455a of the general statutes and "gasohol" has the same meaning as provided in section 14-1 of the general statutes. (b) During the period set forth in subsection (a) of this section, each retail dealer shall reduce the per-gallon price of fuels or gasohol sold by such retail dealer in an amount equal to the amount of the reduction in such tax pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. House Bill No. 5501 Special Act No. 22-2 2 of 9 (c) A violation of subsection (b) of this section shall be deemed an unfair or deceptive trade practice under subsection (a) of section 42-110b of the general statutes. Any retail dealer that is alleged to have violated subsection (b) of this section may avail themselves of the affirmative defenses set forth in subdivision (4) of subsection (c) of section 14 -332a of the general statutes.
1 proposalView proposals from Sen. Martin M. LooneyConnecticut Legislature · HB 5501
AN ACT SUSPENDING CERTAIN GAS TAXES AND SALES AND USE TAXES ON CERTAIN CLOTHING AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR FREE PUBLIC BUS SERVICES.
Mar 24, 2022 · Enacted
Rep. Matthew Ritter · Sponsored / Sen. Martin M. Looney · Sponsored / Rep. Jason Rojas · Sponsored / Sen. Bob Duff · Sponsored / Rep. Vincent J. Candelora · Sponsored / Rep. Mitch Bolinsky · Co-sponsored / Rep. Michael D. Quinn · Co-sponsored / Rep. Dave W. Yaccarino · Co-sponsored / Rep. Devin R. Carney · Co-sponsored / Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan · Co-sponsored / Rep. Trenee McGee · Co-sponsored / Rep. Hilda E. Santiago · Co-sponsored / Rep. Bob Godfrey · Co-sponsored / Rep. Patrick S. Boyd · Co-sponsored / Sen. John A. Kissel · Co-sponsored / Sen. Heather S. Somers · Co-sponsored / Sen. Saud Anwar · Co-sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
HB 5501 temporarily suspended the specified Connecticut gasoline and gasohol excise tax for April 1 through June 30, 2022 and required retailers to pass the reduction through to per-gallon prices. It did not suspend the listed propane, natural-gas, or diesel taxes. This historical provision does not establish a tax suspension or a price effect in the August 2026 New England observation.
Signed by Ned Lamont on 2022-03-24. Special Act No. 22-2. Approval, statutory effective dates, and implementation are distinct; this entry does not establish current enforceability.
Why this record is included
The fact is the EIA New England regional regular-gasoline price, including taxes, covering Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Connecticut policy concerns only one state in that regional measure; this is not a Connecticut statewide average. Fuel taxes, fees, supply and retail pricing rules concern components of pump prices; they do not determine the regional average. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.
Retained Connecticut evidence context: New England regular gasoline price. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Section 1. (Effective April 1, 2022) (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 12-458 of the general statutes, from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022, inclusive, the tax imposed under said subparagraphs shall not apply to fuels or gasohol sold or used by a distributor in this state. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the tax due pursuant to subparagraphs (C) to (E), inclusive, of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 12-458 of the general statutes on propane, natural gas or diesel sold or used by a distributor in this state. As used in this section, "distributor" and "fuels" have the same meanings as provided in section 12-455a of the general statutes and "gasohol" has the same meaning as provided in section 14-1 of the general statutes. (b) During the period set forth in subsection (a) of this section, each retail dealer shall reduce the per-gallon price of fuels or gasohol sold by such retail dealer in an amount equal to the amount of the reduction in such tax pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. House Bill No. 5501 Special Act No. 22-2 2 of 9 (c) A violation of subsection (b) of this section shall be deemed an unfair or deceptive trade practice under subsection (a) of section 42-110b of the general statutes. Any retail dealer that is alleged to have violated subsection (b) of this section may avail themselves of the affirmative defenses set forth in subdivision (4) of subsection (c) of section 14 -332a of the general statutes.
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