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AL SB122

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/22/2023

Primary Sponsor

Shay Shelnutt

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

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

  • Allows a five-year transition period for motor fuel tax revenue currently pledged to bonds or debt obligations, after which municipalities must use alternative revenue sources to pay bonded indebtedness or repeal the tax.

  • Prohibits increases to motor fuel taxes used for non-road purposes unless approved by referendum election prior to the levy.

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

Legislative Description

Relating to municipalities and counties; to require the proceeds from motor fuel taxes levied by municipalities and counties to be used for road and bridge construction and maintenance with certain exceptions.

Motor fuel taxes levied by counties and municipalities, use restricted to road and bridge construction.

Last Action

Indefinitely Postpone

5/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation General Fund3/22/2023

Full Bill Text

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