CT HB05591

Increases machinery rental surcharge from 1.5% to 2.75% on rentals less than 365 days or open-ended contracts, effective July 1, 2018

Requires persons claiming property tax exemption for paint mixing machinery and equipment to file a request with the assessor by November 1st

Increases Department of Consumer Protection permit filing fee with town clerks from $2 to $20

Raises multiple town clerk recording and filing fees, including document filing fees from $5 to $10 and notary commission recording fees from $10 to $20

Increases marriage license fee from $10 to $15, marriage license surcharge from $20 to $35, and burial/removal permit fees from $3 to $5, with surcharge funds directed to domestic abuse shelter and rape crisis services