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GOVERNING | The Road Funding Policy That Doesn’t Improve Roads Much
City looking to impose a utility tax: Memphis
What utilities would the tax apply to? Memphis Light, Gas and Water bills and would operate like a stormwater tax
What would the tax be? range from $4.75 to $15
What is the projected local revenue? $30 million in revenue each year
Transportation projects to be funded? offset the costs of road projects and create a dedicated source of funding for Memphis Area Transit Authority
Memphis Flyer | City Council Looks to Implement Transportation…
California Legislature is considering AB1184 (2018 | CA).
AB 1184 is touted as the Transportation Assistance Funding Act and intended to increase rebates for EVs and hybrids but was amended to:
WHO | The German Cabinet
WHAT | Reduced by half a tax paid on business fleet cars that are EVs or Hybrids
HOW | With the Support of German Association of the Automotive Industry
EV Bulliten | German government to grant tax relief for electric/hybrid company cars
City: Oakland
The proposed ride sahre tax in Oakland, Californa: 50 cent fee per trip
The ride share fee will be implemented: After voter approval on the November 2018 ballot
East Bay Express | Uber Tax and Mansion Tax Take One Step Closer Toward Oakland’s November Ballot
Current federal EV incentive of $7500 is capped at a manufacturer output of 200,000 vehicles.
H.R. 6274 (2017-2018 | Welch of VT) wants to convert the sales cap to a sunset date of 10 year life for the incentive program.
EV Bulletin | New bill proposes changes to country’s EV incentive structure
Iowa Legislature passed the largest tax cut in state history and adds sales taxes on ride share and online or app purchases.
Iowa’s Governor said the following 6 points about the tax cut:
What is…
State: Iowa
The sales tax: Iowa’s 6% sales tax
KCRG | Iowa bill adds sales tax to taxi, ride sharing services: Local drivers react
The State: Virginia
Which Virginia Governmental Agencies want to study a pay as your drive funding mechanism for transportation? state association of metropolitan planners and supported by the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization,
Which entity is being asked to study pay as you drive? The State Secretary of Transportation
A state senator raised the following questions about pay as you drive:
State: Connecticut
The Connecticut bill: HB 5310 (2018)
How does CT HB 5310 allow for directr sales?
What are 5 opposition arguments from motor vehicle dealers in CT?