MEDIA ADVISORY
February 26, 2026
House Republicans, Restaurant Industry to Highlight Bill Eliminating State Tax on Tips
HARTFORD—State Rep. Joe Polletta (R-Watertown), House Ranking Member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, and Deputy House Republican Leader David Rutigliano (R-Trumbull) will be joined by representatives from the Connecticut Restaurant Association to
discuss House Bill 5010, which would exempt tips from Connecticut's personal income tax.
WHAT: Press availability with House Republican legislators and restaurant industry representatives
WHEN: Friday, February 27, 2026, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Second Floor Atrium, Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Ave., Hartford
Note: H.B. 5010 will be the subject of a Finance Committee public hearing immediately following at 11:00 a.m.
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Andrew L. Tammaro
Communications
House Republican Office