House Bill 1719 Summary

• Increases gasoline excise tax from 18¢ to 20¢ per gallon (until date specified in Section 65-39-35) and from 14.4¢ to 16¢ per gallon thereafter.

• Increases special fuel excise tax on undyed diesel fuel from 18¢ to 20¢ per gallon (until specified date) and from 14.75¢ to 16.4¢ per gallon thereafter.

• Brings forward existing exemptions and refund provisions related to gasoline and special fuel excise taxes for possible amendment, including exemptions for government entities and refunds for agricultural, maritime, and industrial uses.

• Changes references from "commission" to "department" in administrative provisions governing tax collection and measurement of fuel.

• Effective date: July 1, 2017.