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Proposed Connecticut Cat Tax Sparks Outrage Proposed Connecticut Cat Tax Sparks Outrage
Proposed Connecticut Cat Tax Sparks Outrage Lawmakers in Connecticut are proposing legislation that would force cat owners to pay a tax to register their animals, drawing the ire of pet owners and advocacy groups alike. This week, officers discussed Senate Bill 999, which would force pet owners to license their cats for up to a $15 fee. Republicans and some animal advocates have taken to calling the bill a “cat tax.” Those in favor of the licensing fee argued that it would remind pet owners to have their animals spayed or neutered and would help make it easier for families to reunite with potentially lost pets. The bill would report…

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by Zak Failla