- Introduced -

SB 907 - This act raises various fees and diverts other highway revenues to fund transportation projects.

MOTOR FUEL TAX - This act raises the motor fuel tax by 5 cents. The motor fuel tax is currently 17 cents per gallon and will become 22 cents per gallon if the act is approved by the voters. This act also repeals the 2008 sunset on the 17-cent gas tax imposed in 1992.

SALES TAX - This act raises the general sales tax and the sales and use tax imposed on motor vehicles by 1/4 percent.

REGISTRATION FEES - This act raises the registration fees on passenger cars and motorcycles by the following amounts:

Less than 12 HP - From $18 to $30

12 - 24 HP - From $21 to $30

24 - 36 HP - From $24 to $45

36 - 48 HP - From $33 to $45

48 - 60 HP - From $39 to $60

60 - 72 HP - From $45 to $60

Over 72 HP - From $51 to $60

Motorcycle - From $8.50 to $11.50

Motortriccyle - From $10 to $13

This act increases registration fees on trucks and buses approximately 25% to 33%.

DRIVER'S LICENSES - This act increases commercial driver's licenses from $30 to $35 and increases regular driver's licenses from $15 to $20.

DIVERSION FROM OTHER AGENCIES - This act phases out the amount of revenues non-highway agencies receive from the State Highways and Transportation Department Fund over a five year period. After fiscal year 2007, these agencies will no longer receive highway revenue funds.

REFERENDUM CLAUSE - This act will be submitted to the voters in November 2002 or at a special election called by the Governor. If approved, the act will become effective the first fiscal year following voter approval.

STEPHEN WITTE