Bill
A 6431
Requires depositing a portion of motor fuel sales tax into a dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, changing how fuel tax revenue is allocated.
Scope and status
- Bill Number: A 6431
- Title: Requires the deposit, into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, of a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail; repealer
- Introduced: March 4, 2025
- Status: REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- Classification: bill
- Related legislation (prior-session): A 4359, A 8876, A 3871, A 3699, A 4944, A 5089
Purpose and intent
- The bill proposes to direct a portion of the sales tax collected on each gallon of motor fuel sold at retail into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund. The stated aim is to bolster the funding available for highway and bridge infrastructure through a dedicated revenue stream.
- The bill also includes a repealer, indicating that it would eliminate or remove existing statutory provisions related to how motor fuel tax revenues are currently allocated or used, though the exact provisions to be repealed are not specified in the provided text.
Key provisions (as indicated by the bill's title)
- Deposit requirement: A portion of the sales tax collected on motor fuel per gallon would be deposited into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund.
- Repealer: The bill would repeal certain existing statutory provisions governing motor fuel tax revenue allocations or usage; the specific provisions affected are not listed in the summary provided.
- Effective date and mechanics: Not specified in the information available; details would appear in the full text if enacted.
Who would be affected
- Motor fuel retailers who collect and remit sales tax on fuel sales.
- The state’s highway and bridge infrastructure program (via the dedicated trust fund), which would receive the new revenue stream.
- Potentially taxpayers and consumers, to the extent the shift alters overall transportation funding or the allocation of tax revenues.
- State and local agencies administering transportation projects and funding decisions.
Fiscal and procedural considerations
- Fiscal impact: By diverting a portion of motor fuel sales tax revenue into the highway and bridge trust fund, the bill would alter the distribution of existing tax revenues. The precise fiscal impact would depend on the portion specified in the bill and the revenue levels, as well as the effects of the repealed provisions.
- Legislative process: As of the provided information, the bill has been referred to the Ways and Means committee, with no further actions listed. Typically, the committee would consider hearings, amendments, and potential fiscal notes before advancing.
Notes
- The bill’s projection and implications will become clearer with the full text, including the exact portion to be deposited, the repealed provisions, and any effective date or transitional rules. The accompanying fiscal impact statement (if any) would provide additional detail.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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