State lawmakers introduced over 150 transportation funding bills in 32 states since the start of the 2023 legislative session, according to ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center. These bills have the potential to generate millions in recurring and one-time revenue to support transportation infrastructure projects across the country. Among the highlights:
- Forty-nine percent (76 bills) propose one-time funding using bonds, excess federal COVID relief, or larger-than-expected budget surpluses.
- Most of the one-time funding measures (57) are in Minnesota, where individual projects are submitted in hopes they will be chosen for a larger bonding package later in the year.
- Electric vehicle fees, including registration fees and charging station fees, comprise 17 percent (26 measures).
- Recurring revenue, such as registration fees and sales taxes, make up nine percent (14 bills) of the measures introduced.
- Other measures include local funding, road usage charge proposals, and motor fuel tax increases.
With all 50 states in session this year the number of proposals is expected to grow. Thirteen bills have already passed one chamber, and a bill to permit local bonding against anticipated state sales tax revenue was approved in Arkansas.
View the ARTBA-TIAC dashboard for live tracking, trends, and bill details.