Bill
LC 4198
Overview: Bill Number: LC 4198, Title: Generally revise transportation fee laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 28, 2024Purpose and Intent: The primary pu
Overview: Bill Number: LC 4198, Title: Generally revise transportation fee laws, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: December 28, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill is to revise and update the state's laws regarding various transportation-related fees, with the goal of generating additional revenue for infrastructure maintenance and improvements.
Key Provisions:
- Increases the state's motor vehicle registration fees
- Imposes a new fee on the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles
- Raises the state's gas tax by $0.05 per gallon
- Authorizes local governments to implement their own transportation-related fees and taxes
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Vehicle owners, including those with electric and hybrid vehicles, would face higher registration and purchase costs
- Drivers would pay more at the pump due to the increased gas tax
- Local governments would have more flexibility to generate transportation-related revenue, which could impact residents and businesses
- The state's transportation funding would be bolstered, allowing for increased investment in roads, bridges, and other infrastructure
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This bill was introduced in December 2024 but did not progress further in the legislative process, indicating it ultimately died in committee or failed to receive a vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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