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CT HB06534

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Devin Carney

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows taxpayers subject to Connecticut personal income tax to claim a tax credit equal to the adoption price of a shelter animal, capped at $200
  • Credit applies only to animals acquired from municipal or regional dog pounds, or public or private animal rescue or adoption organizations
  • Taxpayer must wait one year after adoption before claiming the credit and must keep the animal for at least one year
  • Taxpayer must demonstrate mental and financial competence to care for the animal to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Revenue Services
  • Intended to encourage shelter animal adoption and reduce the burden on municipalities and the environment

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Tax Credit For The Adoption And Maintenance Of A Shelter Animal.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Environment

1/26/2015

Committee Referrals

Environment1/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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