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Bipartisan Commission on State Tax Revenue and Related Fiscal Policy records

 Collection
Identifier: RG077

Scope and Content

Includes transcripts of meetings, sound recordings of public hearings, the final report, public comments, background information and administrative files.

Dates

  • 1982-1983

Language of Materials

The records are in English.

Historical Note

In November 1981, a Special Session of the General assembly created a bipartisan commission to "conduct a study and undertake an analysis of state tax revenue, state tax laws, administration of state tax laws and state fiscal policy in relation to tax revenue." The Special Session also directed the commission to evaluate "(1) the existing tax structure in the state, (2) all sources of revenue available, (3) alternative methods of providing revenue to meet the anticipated needs of the state and (4) current federal and state fiscal policy and the impact of such policy on the tax structure of the state."

The 27 member commissioner was appointed in March 1982 and began holding meetings in April. Senate Majority Leader Richard F. Schneller of Essex served as chairperson, and Dr. William McEachern served as Staff Director. The commission and its subcommittees met to hear testimony from fiscal experts and examine statistical tables and charts prepared by the staff. The commission then issued preliminary findings, recommendations, and options and invited public comment by mail and through five public hearings held in November and December throughout the state. On December 9, 10, and 11, the commission met to develop final recommendations. The final report submitted to Governor O'Neill was dated January 1, 1983.

Extent

3 cubic feet

Abstract

In 1981, the General Assembly created this bipartisan commission to “conduct a study and undertake an analysis of state tax revenue, state tax laws, administration of state tax laws, and state fiscal policy in relation to tax revenue.”

Provenance

The State Archives received these three boxes on January 17, 1983.

Related Material

RG 045, State Revenue Task Force, 1969 - 1971

RG 047, Special Tax Commission, 1933 - 1935

RG 086, Governor's Commission on Tax Reform, 1972

RG 087, Connecticut Tax Study Commission, 1966 - 1967

Title
RG 077, Bipartisan Commission on State Tax Revenue and Related Fiscal Policy
Subtitle
Inventory of Records
Author
Finding aid prepared by Connecticut State Library staff.
Date
2008
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Connecticut State Library Repository

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