3/24/09-The Senate voted 20-15 to kill a bill that sought to raise the state’s fuel tax and increase license plate fees to benefit road and bridges. House lawmakers previously approved it.
HB1007 would have added 3 cents per gallon to fuel purchases. The bill also sought to increase certain license fees for noncommercial vehicles.

2/27/09-House lawmakers voted 57-12 to approve a bill that would increase certain license fees for noncommercial vehicles by $20. It now moves to the Senate.
Vehicles weighing 2,000 pounds or less would pay $50; vehicles between 2,001 and 4,000 pounds would pay $62; vehicles between 4,001 and 6,000 pounds would pay $75; and vehicles weighing in excess of 6,000 pounds would pay $85.
Separate fee increases also would apply for motor homes.
HB1007 is in the Senate Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call 605-773-3251.

1/20/09-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would increase certain license fees for noncommercial vehicles by $10. Vehicles weighing 2,000 pounds or less would pay $40; vehicles between 2,001 and 4,000 pounds would pay $52; vehicles between 4,001 and 6,000 pounds would pay $65; and vehicles weighing in excess of 6,000 pounds would pay $75.
HB1007 would apply separate fee increases for motor homes.
For bill status, call 605-773-3251.