House Rejects Ten Mil Insur ance Stock Tax Plan
Hartford debate ended with the House defeating a bill to restore a ten mill tax on insurance company stock. Finance Committee chairmen explained the measure was unfavorably reported, while supporters argued the move would protect towns and avoid shifting burdens. Opponents warned against aiming for no tax, noting income tax considerations and long-standing reliance on the stock tax.
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Aditol
Hartford
Flartford
New York
Connecticut
Alcorn
Tuller
Simsbury
Shattnck
Granby
Truling
West Hartford
Sutheld
Simspurr
Taxation Report Reveals Higher Returns for Towns Under 1925 Law
The committee data show towns receiving higher returns than expected under the 1925 law. The 1913 tax commission report is cited, noting the present taxation method as satisfactory. Among 480 companies doing business locally, 39 are incorporated here, with state taxes totaling $4,000,000 from $14,000,008 in income for stock companies and $554,008 on $37,000,009 income from outside companies.
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Mittee
Special Tax Commission
Rules Suspension and City Charter Amendments in Bridgeport
A lengthy legislative text discusses funds for a new department, transfer mechanisms, and bookkeeping rules. It details amendments to the Bridgeport charter, including board compositions, appointment and removal processes, and the consolidation of several boards into a Public Welfare department, with an effective date of July 1 1927.
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Ripper
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Alderaten
Woimmon Council
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Common Council
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Heatia
Board of Health
Board of Dispery Physicians
Board of Public Welfare
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Bridgeport
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Frames Re-elected as Haven Line Railway Directors
The Haven Line Railway Co. directors re-elected May 3 reappointing the same officers who have governed with Mr Kaumes since the company’s reorganization.
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On Haven & Line Railway Co
Kaumes
Building Needs of State Cared For Bonds Not Needed
The Connecticut Appropriations Committee outlines a $42,158,603 two year program to fund state institutions and a new office building without bonds. It lists projects for the Agricultural College, Storrs, Newington Home, Connecticut School for Boys, and state hospitals with specific construction and modernization aims. The plan relies on conservative revenue estimates and a projected surplus, with total recommended general budget of $93,625,602 and multiple facility improvements across agencies.
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Connecticut
Edward F. Wat
New Britain
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General Assembly
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Connecticut School For Boys
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Storrs Experiment Station
State Son
New Britain Normal School
Armoriles
New Haven
Bristol
Italy
Motor
Lal
Newington Wome
Connecticut Agricultural College
Suilding
Long Lane
Mansfield
Connecticut State Hospital
Middletown
NorWich State Hospital
Connecticut State Prison
Motor Vehicle Department
Comptroller
Board of Finance
Antennabi
Legislative Commission On Finance
Appropriations Committee
Agricultual College
Eat Storre
Newington
State Finances Outline 1925 36 Budget and Projects
The document lists extensive state appropriations for building programs and maintenance across agencies. Key items include Connecticut Reformatory Ches hire restoration, Mystic Oval School cottage and plant repairs, normal school dormitory and repairs, military facilities at Brainard Field and New Haven, and armory builds in Bristol and New Haven. Also noted are public health, parks, fisheries, and road growth funds totaling about 42.1 million with projected income sources and conservative forecasts.
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Connecticut Reformatory
Cheshire
Mystice Oval
State Board of Mancation
New Britain Normal Sched
Miliary Department
Brainard Pising Field
New Haven
Bristol
Tuberculosis Commission
State Board of Fisheries and Game
Hummonasnett State Beach
Hidgefield
Water Diversion Bill Adopted by Senate in Capita
The state Senate adopted a water diversion bill amid debate over granting authority to a state board and potential contracting powers in the state’s name. Amendments were introduced to create a proper Board of Finance and Control, while opponents argued over terms allowing negotiation with other states’ commissions. The chamber also advanced a bill to tax mater operations by street railway corporations in line with other licensed operations.
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May
Board of Control
Senate
Pierson
Aronell
Sredd
Bridgeport
Board of Finance
Senatorshaw of
Ledfing
Jediciary
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