An Act To Phase Out Vehicle Excise Taxes And Implement A Fee For Infrastructure Funding Based On A Vehicle'S Annual Mileage

LD 1194 replaces Maine's current vehicle excise tax with a mileage-based fee starting July 1, 2027. It charges 1 cent per mile for regular vehicles (1.5 cents for heavy trucks) and a flat annual fee for electric/hybrid vehicles, while exempting those aged 65+ or in households earning under $40,000 annually for the first 10,000 miles. Revenue from this fee must fund road maintenance, bridge repairs, and infrastructure projects at levels matching previous excise tax funding. The Department of Transportation must create a digital reporting system for mileage tracking and report annually to the Legislature on implementation and funding impacts.