HB 6396 Summary

• Authorizes counties to levy an additional tax on operator's and chauffeur's licenses issued to county residents, capped at $25 per operator's license and $35 per chauffeur's license.

• Requires approval by a majority of county electors voting at a regular election date before the tax can be implemented.

• Mandates the ballot question specify how tax proceeds will be distributed and requires county board of commissioners certification at least 70 days before the election.

• Directs the Secretary of State to collect the tax and annually distribute revenues to the county treasurer for use on transportation purposes only.

• Defines "transportation purposes" to include road construction and maintenance, public transportation infrastructure, and nonmotorized transportation infrastructure approved by voters.