Gov. M. Jodi Rell plans to call the General Assembly into session on Nov. 24 to vote on her proposal to address Connecticut’s projected $302 million deficit.
Rell says much of the red ink would be covered by $157 million in federal funds the state expects to receive to settle a Medicaid rate dispute.
The governor also expects to save $40 million by instituting a 56-day tax amnesty program in May and June 2009. That would give taxpayers a chance to pay their late state taxes without penalties, and with a 25 percent reduction in interest fees.
Among Rell’s other proposals: delaying the purchase of new state vehicles, postponing a study for an arena in Hartford and reducing the use of outside consultants.
She said she tried to avoid new taxes, using rainy-day fund money or laying off employees.
