An Act to replace the motor vehicle excise tax with a gas tax adjustment
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to change how Massachusetts funds road maintenance and repairs by replacing the existing motor vehicle excise tax with a gas tax adjustment. The bill aims to link transportation funding more closely to fuel consumption, potentially providing more stable revenue for the state’s transportation infrastructure. It would adjust the gas tax to offset the revenue lost from the elimination of the motor vehicle excise tax.
Key provisions
- Replaces the motor vehicle excise tax.
- Establishes a gas tax adjustment mechanism.
- Links transportation funding to fuel consumption.
- Aims to provide more stable revenue for transportation infrastructure.
Who is affected
- Vehicle owners in Massachusetts
- Motorists in Massachusetts
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (transportation funding)
Notable changes
- Shifts transportation funding from property taxes to fuel taxes.
- Creates a mechanism for adjusting the gas tax to maintain revenue levels.
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