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Connecticut

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State Legislative Reports

There are currently 3 bills affecting your state.

CTH6703

Noise Mitigation Programs

Introduced:2025-01-23
Author:PaolilloLooney
AOPA Position:Oppose
Requires airports to implement noise mitigation programs and other noise reducing measures; improves the quality of life for residents and businesses near airports by reducing noise impacts from aircraft operations.
CTS724

Airport Development Zone in the Town of Plainville

Introduced:2025-01-17
Author:Martin
AOPA Position:Support
Establishes an airport development zone in the town of Plainville; encourages economic development in the town of Plainville.
CTS1457

Airport Development Zone

Introduced:2025-03-06
Author:Joint Committee on Commerce
AOPA Position:Support
Establishes an airport development zone in the town of Plainville; requires the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to establish an airport development zone in the town of Plainville.

State Aviation Tax

Sales Tax Rate – 6.35%; Aircraft 6,000lbs or more CTOW are exempt from sales tax.

Possible exemptions to sales tax and other non-sales related taxes –

Casual Sale “Yard Sale Rule” No
Fly Away Rule Yes
Trade In Value Yes
Credit for Tax Paid
MX Parts Exemption Yes
MX Labor Exemption Yes
Aircraft Registration Fee Yes; tiered
Personal Property Tax No
Jet Fuel Tax No
AvGas Tax No
Dedicated Aviation Fund No
Unique to State Taxes

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