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The bill, described in committee remarks as “an act establishing a refundable tax credit for news organizations that cover local communities in the state,” was the subject of brief debate before the roll call. A committee member said concerns remain that state funding could create or be perceived as “undue influence” on journalism and that taxpayers already face heavy burdens. “For journalism to succeed we want to see it be free of, influence direct or indirect from the state government or any levels of government, and funding it, to the tune of potentially tens of thousands of dollars, could provide an undue influence on the industry, on journalists,” the committee member said during the discussion.

Senator Fonfaro moved to reserve the bill for a subject matter public hearing; Representative Farrar seconded the motion. The committee clerk called a roll; the motion passed 24-10. The committee chair noted votes would be held open until 5 p.m.

The committee did not adopt the bill itself; reserving a bill for a subject matter hearing means the panel will take written testimony and hold a formal hearing before any committee decision on passage. The committee also scheduled its first public hearing phase to begin on Feb. 26 at 11:00 a.m., a schedule the chair discussed near the end of the meeting.

Key details discussed in committee remarks were limited to the bill’s purpose and concerns about separation between government and the press and potential state budget impacts. No dollar amounts, program administration details, or eligibility criteria for the tax credit were provided in the meeting record.

The committee’s action advances HB 5978 toward a formal hearing where proponents, opponents and agency staff can provide testimony and additional details.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Finance Committee: Committee Meeting 2025-02-18","oneSentenceSummary","The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee voted to reserve House Bill 5978 for a subject matter public hearing after a roll-call vote of 24-10.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut","taxId",77677,"location","Connecticut","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325234,"Committee raises concepts and reserves multiple items for subject matter hearings; sets hearing schedule",44,781000,825000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2334268-41c36c589c7518f31f28536ee2cf0af4&start=781&end=825","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2334268-41c36c589c7518f31f28536ee2cf0af4/thumbnail_781000.jpg","/articles/6325234/Connecticut/Committee-raises-concepts-and-reserves-multiple-items-for-subject-matter-hearings-sets-hearing-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325234-6d344d804700d16ab630787c1dc58ec6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189169&Signature=MaSTRQo62wcCNpUj1-Kl6SA--vGri6k0D1QBccIWqIuOQNjrN1PFuddZF32OV70AxdqzUD7Re5oO2oYs2fpqBEcRsJSPWS2Qd~fQ4Gv3zFA7l5ptPT8YxRQ-s9Mt4ceONucBArVW3Bd73vBTewZccZ2m8YP5O58hQeXCzN1G5R9hILGnN9O4JLdxZw3QogDhH8PnBx1MqYg~6m5zbcRDi8IHT5xlpSHr~OXWpEqP4JvKYAxWPnnU6Q6apBsSeZ9Q-7buDrSAASckzG~0qR5BOZDMQ86vDJlMpGAPOs~dNfuybumR9IPyarjriHljTjKJkZtB-WY2rqHQq5TIcDCYiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee moved several procedural items by voice vote and set its immediate hearing schedule.

Early in the meeting the committee voted by voice to \"raise concepts 1 through 24.\" The panel also voted by voice to reserve agenda items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 for subject matter public hearings. Representative Larry Butler was recorded supplying a second for one of the motions; Senator Fonfaro and Representative Shannon also offered motions and seconds for reservation votes during the session.

The chair said votes would be held open until 5:00 p.m. The committee announced it will begin its first phase of public hearings on Feb. 26 at 11:00 a.m.

Those procedural steps move a package of concepts and specific bills into a public hearing phase, where written and in-person testimony and fiscal notes will be collected before the committee considers final action.","During the session the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee voted to raise concepts 1–24 and to reserve multiple agenda items for subject matter public hearings by voice vote. The committee also said votes would remain open until 5 p.m. and announced its first public hearing phase would begin on Feb. 26 at 11:00 a.m.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325237,"Committee reserves sugar-sweetened beverage tax bill for public hearing after debate on farm impact",52,1337000,1389000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2334268-41c36c589c7518f31f28536ee2cf0af4&start=1337&end=1389","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2334268-41c36c589c7518f31f28536ee2cf0af4/thumbnail_1337000.jpg","/articles/6325237/Connecticut/Committee-reserves-sugar-sweetened-beverage-tax-bill-for-public-hearing-after-debate-on-farm-impact","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325237-f18d145678062cdaf3b348f69e33beb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189169&Signature=hJMPYkbG6nACVVT2U2nURJpMiq6PmV5VBK1fOwDUZbhKHpliJq0gBMV2ejTcrW8UD74Rd36CtcOaxAfcnXqSntjV8SwA4AgkQyWS7JQegZqnziwhFeiRv~kew2ziJY0OYmvYVcrDuUZFdbeIqO2~Sgp1ebJoEozbeiUr4eTWxIUUom8~DR6q64SGs0pV8REFN4REDoGEdSLvcyT75ecALpZoRfY4E~zUNU-8pM~kslnmna~rESO0G1aaC4t3BAkAK3-WYVOM4IyJ8n50ckrHjA~ZAlSzHpWlO1PqZL8T4PBMhJE~LWwaVqfvvgm52RMMXmejLV19VwwZgd3lwCD7Pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee voted to reserve Senate Bill 921 for a subject matter public hearing following a roll-call vote of 23-10.

Committee discussion before the vote included a representative expressing concern about potential unintended consequences for the state’s farms and dairy products. “I think there could be some unintended consequences, with this piece of legislation, particularly as it results to the farm bureau. I think that, many folks in Connecticut have farms in their districts, and we're talking about a tax on sugary drinks that could mean something like chocolate milk,” the committee member said, and asked for a roll-call vote.

Senator Faro moved to reserve SB 921 for a subject matter public hearing; a representative seconded. The committee clerk called the roll and the motion passed 23-10. The committee chair said votes would be held open until 5 p.m. The committee also announced its first public hearing phase would begin on Feb. 26 at 11:00 a.m.

The bill was described in committee remarks as “an act imposing a tax on sugar sweetened beverages and dedicating the revenue generated to fund school breakfast and lunch programs.” Committee remarks did not include an agency fiscal note or an estimate of revenue raised; members asked for discussion in a hearing setting to examine consequences for farms, school nutrition funding, and product definitions such as flavored milks.

Reserving the bill sends SB 921 to a committee hearing where stakeholders, including farm groups and education and public health advocates, may present testimony and fiscal analyses.","The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee voted to reserve Senate Bill 921 — a proposed tax on sugar‑sweetened beverages to fund school breakfast and lunch programs — for a subject matter public hearing after a roll-call vote of 23-10. A committee member warned the measure could have unintended consequences for farmers and products such as","actionData","errors"]

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Committee reserves bill creating refundable tax credit for local news for public hearing

Committee raises concepts and reserves multiple items for subject matter hearings; sets hearing schedule

Committee reserves sugar-sweetened beverage tax bill for public hearing after debate on farm impact