RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Summary
Establishes the state alternative transit fund to allow counties to offer free or nearly free fares on eco-friendly county buses. Imposes a fine for unlicensed transient accommodations. Establishes a surcharge on individual income over $2.5 million. Increases the rental motor vehicle and tour vehicle surcharge tax. Requires the new fine, surcharge, and tax increase to be deposited into the state alternative transit fund.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 18, 2019
Last action Jan 24, 2019
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 24, 2019
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM.
Jan 18, 2019
Senate · Introduced
Introduced.
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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