McLachlan bill targets those who register their vehicles out-of-state

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DANBURY - A bill that targets people who register their vehicles in another state to avoid Connecticut vehicle tax has passed the state Senate, according to a release.

The bill, written by State Sen. Michael McLachlan, goes to the state House of Representatives for approval, the release said.

The bill requires information about out-of-state registration to be provided to municipal tax assessors so the vehicles can be taxed in Connecticut, the release said.

“No one likes paying taxes, but property taxes are the primary source of funding for our local government,” said McLachlan in a prepared statement. “People who actively avoid their local tax responsibilities aren’t ‘smart.’ They aren’t just finding a way to ‘save money.’ The truth is they are thumbing their noses at the honest people who properly register their vehicle in Connecticut and pay the property taxes they owe.”