Vehicle miles traveled: local tax and state fund prohibition.

Summary

The bill bars any local government tax or state funding from supporting vehicle‑miles‑travelled (VMT) initiatives. It would affect local jurisdictions and state agencies that might consider VMT fees as an alternative to fuel taxes, and it aims to keep such programs unfunded by public money.

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Hearings

• Local Government Committee Hearing
  Local Government · Apr 15, 2026
• Local Government
  Local Government · Apr 15, 2026

History

1. Apr 15, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.
2. Mar 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
3. Mar 19, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.
4. Mar 16, 2026Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and REV. & TAX.
5. Feb 10, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 12.
6. Feb 9, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Carl DeMaio (R) · sponsor
• DeMaio

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