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TIAC tracks the latest state & local transportation funding news. To contribute to this effort, contact Carolyn Kramer Simons.
Washington State Funding Package Draws Notice from Other States
What’s happening: Washington state Senate lawmakers Feb. 15 voted 29-20 to advance a $16 billion transportation funding bill to the House. Why it matters: The bill contains several revenue sources, including a new 6-cent-per-gallon tax on fuel exported to states with lower gas taxes. Leaders [...]
Missouri Senate Bill 262 (2021)
Missouri Gov. Mike Parsons (R) signed Senate Bill 262 (SB 262) into law on July 13, 2021. It increases the state gas tax by 12.5 cents per gallon over five years – from 17 cents per gallon to 29.5 cents per gallon by 2026. Facing [...]
Successful Legislation Case Study: Missouri Senate Bill 262 (2021)
Missouri Gov. Mike Parsons (R) signed Senate Bill 262 (SB 262) into law on July 13, 2021. It increases the state gas tax by 12.5 cents per gallon over five years – from 17 cents per gallon to 29.5 cents per gallon by 2026. Facing [...]
Washington State Lawmakers Introduce Nearly $17 Billion Transportation Funding Package
What’s happening: Statehouse Democrats proposed a 16-year plan that would draw revenue from existing and projected sources. Why it matters: The Move Ahead Washington budgetary proposal would not use any new or increased taxes to fund projects. Instead, it relies on one-time funding from the [...]
State Legislatures Consider 70 Transportation Funding Bills
State lawmakers have introduced at least 70 transportation funding bills since the start of the 2022 legislative session, according to ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center. Thirty-five percent of the bills propose one-time funding utilizing bonds, excess federal COVID relief, larger-than-expected budget surpluses, or additional funding [...]
13 States Evaluate Proposals to Suspend or Repeal Transportation Funding Taxes
What’s happening: Policymakers in 11 states are considering bids to temporarily suspend or repeal transportation-related taxes and fees. Legislation has been introduced in 10 states – California, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia – while governors in three others – [...]
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