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GA SR1243
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/26/2012
Primary Sponsor
Chip Rogers
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AI Summary
- Urges the federal government to stop collecting federal motor fuel taxes in Georgia, allowing the state to collect and distribute those tax revenues directly to fund its own transportation needs without delays from federal collection and disbursement
- Argues that the main mission of the U.S. Department of Transportation has been largely fulfilled with the completion of the federal interstate highway system
- Asserts that federal restrictions, mandates, and spending requirements prevent Georgia citizens from setting their own transportation priorities
- Contends that federal motor fuel taxes collected from Georgia citizens are needlessly routed through the federal government before being returned to the state
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the U.S. Department of Transportation Commissioner and Georgia's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Federal Government; urge to cease the collection of motor fuel taxes in Georgia
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/27/2012
Committee Referrals
Transportation3/26/2012
Full Bill Text
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