HI HB1102

Increases the state vehicle weight tax rates: from 0.75 cents to 1.75 cents per pound for vehicles up to 4,000 pounds; from 1.00 cent to 2 cents per pound for vehicles 4,001-7,000 pounds; from 1.25 cents to 2.25 cents per pound for vehicles 7,001-10,000 pounds; and from $150 to $300 flat rate for vehicles over 10,000 pounds.

Requires all taxes collected under section 249-33 and deposited into the state highway fund to be used only for purposes specified in section 248-9 and prohibits transfer to the General Fund or other funds except as allowed under section 248-9(3).

Maintains existing exemptions and refund provisions for vehicles, including agricultural vehicle refunds for vehicles weighing 6,000 pounds or more.

Continues county collection and administration of the weight tax on a staggered basis, with counties reimbursed for incremental collection costs as determined by the director of transportation.