CO SJM006

Over $661 million in federal motor fuel tax revenue was collected from Colorado in fiscal year 2015 and sent to the federal highway trust fund, subject to federal regulations and restrictions.

Colorado and local governments maintain up to 75 percent of the existing federal highway system within the state while facing a serious transportation funding deficit.

The General Assembly urges Congress to enact legislation devolving transportation decision-making authority and funding to the states.

Colorado commits to establishing a Colorado State Highway Trust Fund to receive all federal motor fuel tax revenue collected by Colorado fuel distributors, with revenue no longer credited to the federal highway trust fund.

Copies of this joint memorial shall be sent to the President, Congress leadership, the Department of Transportation, relevant congressional committees, Governor John Hickenlooper, and Colorado's congressional delegation.