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AL SB281

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Shay Shelnutt

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2021

AI Summary

  • Requires all motor fuel taxes levied by municipalities and counties to be used only for road and bridge construction and maintenance after the bill's effective date.

  • Allows municipalities and counties to continue using motor fuel tax revenue for non-road purposes for up to five years if the revenue was pledged to securitize or fund bonds or debt obligations on the effective date, with requirement to pledge other revenue to pay off bonded indebtedness after the five-year period.

  • Prohibits any proposed increase in motor fuel taxes unless approved by a referendum election if the municipality or county uses any portion of motor fuel tax revenue for purposes other than road and bridge construction and maintenance.

  • Repeals all conflicting laws and becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Gasoline and motor fuel taxes, levied by muns. and counties, use restricted to road and bridge construction and maintenance, exceptions if pledged for bonds, special projects, or after approval by referendum

Gasoline Tax

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/4/2021

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs3/2/2021

Full Bill Text

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