2008 House Bill 6750

Modify fuel tax basis

Introduced in the House

Nov. 25, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Marie Donigan (D-26)

To modify the basis on which motor fuel tax is levied. The bill does not itself propose a new basis, but strikes out a provision that allows a lower tax on biodiesel fuel given certain conditions.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 11, 2008

Substitute offered by Rep. Marie Donigan (D-26)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that makes the bill a legislative "vehicle" for a potential fuel tax revision and unspecified increase.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 68 to 38 (details)

To change the basis on which diesel fuel tax is levied to a percent applied to the wholesale fuel price. The bill does not itself specify the rate, but strikes out the current 15 cents per-gallon basis from the statute. The bill was adopted to create a legislative "vehicle" for a potential fuel tax revision and increase.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Transportation