Connecticut · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5978: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR NEWS ORGANIZATIONS THAT COVER LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5978 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR NEWS ORGANIZATIONS THAT COVER LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE. Primary sponsor: Kate Farrar (Democratic/Working Families), Kevin Brown (Democratic), Mary Fortier (Democratic), Rebecca Martinez (Democratic), Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2025): PUBLIC HEARING 0226.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Farrar | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 20 |
| Kevin Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Mary Fortier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Rebecca Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Amy Morrin Bello | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 28 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PUBLIC HEARING 0226
- Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing
- REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Finance, Revenue and Bonding