HB 3982
Redirects revenues from the bicycle excise tax, tax on wages and vehicle privilege tax to the State Highway Fund.
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Bill overview
This bill redirects revenue from several taxes – the bicycle excise tax, tax on wages, and vehicle privilege tax – into the State Highway Fund. It directs the Department of Transportation to use these funds for specific highway purposes and creates a Trucking Overpayment Credit Account to address potential overcharges to trucking companies. The bill also modifies weight-mile tax formulas, establishes a diesel fuel tax parity, and streamlines vehicle registration processes. Finally, it includes provisions for distributing revenue from the tax on wages to support various transportation initiatives.
Key provisions
- Redirects revenue from the bicycle excise tax, tax on wages, and vehicle privilege tax to the State Highway Fund.
- Creates the Trucking Overpayment Credit Account to refund overpaid weight-mile taxes.
- Directs the Department of Transportation to use redirected funds for specific highway purposes.
- Revises the formula for weight-mile taxes.
- Provides for diesel fuel to be taxed in the same manner as gasoline.
- Modifies the definition of ‘combined weight’ for motor carrier regulation.
- Allows the Department of Transportation to use a motor carrier’s registration card as the tax enrollment document.
- Eliminates reinstatement fees for weight identifiers.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle owners
- Trucking companies
- The Oregon Department of Transportation
- Taxpayers
- The General Public (through highway improvements)
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Primary sponsors
Daniel Bonham
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