HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Connecticut lawmakers have passed a proposed tax package that expects to raise about $9.5 million from fantasy sports to help balance the state's deficit-plagued budget.

A Democratic tax package cleared the Finance Revenue and Bonding Committee 30-to-21. It would impose an 8.75 percent surcharge on total entry fees fantasy sports operators collect.

The bill, which needs approval from the full legislature, also requires the state to adopt regulations for fantasy sports.

Like the spending package approved Wednesday, this bill is based on January revenue estimates when Connecticut's deficit was $570 million. It's now at least $900 million.

The bill repeals sales taxes on coin-operated car washes, baby diapers and feminine hygiene products while reducing taxes on luxury goods, boats and ambulatory surgical centers over time.