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NC H837
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erin Pare
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AI Summary
- Legislative Services Officer and Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee must hire a consultant to study alternatives to the gas tax for highway funding
- Study will examine fee structures for electric and hybrid vehicles, including vehicle miles traveled (VMT) fees using odometer readings or flat fees based on average annual mileage
- Study will also examine a State Highway "Access User Fee" for all non-diesel vehicles registered in North Carolina, replacing gas tax payments and current electric/hybrid fees
- RFP must be issued by November 1, 2025, consultant selected by January 1, 2026, and final report with legislative recommendations due by May 1, 2026
- $125,000 transferred from Highway Fund to General Assembly for consultant costs, with unused funds reverting to Highway Fund after study completion
Legislative Description
Study Alternative Methods for Highway Funding
Appropriations
Last Action
Re-ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
7/3/2025
Committee Referrals
Transportation7/3/2025
Appropriations4/10/2025
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