6/24/03-A measure that would increase the state’s fuel tax to help generate transportation revenue is dead for the year.
Under SB1893, sponsored by Sen. Doug Jackson, D-Dickson, the state’s diesel tax would climb 5 cents a gallon to 22 cents. Gasoline would climb from 20 cents a gallon to 25 cents.
The bill was in the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee when the session ended May 29.

2/28/03-Sen. Doug Jackson, D-Dickson, has introduced a measure to increase the state's fuel tax to help generate transportation revenue.
Under SB1893, the state's diesel tax would climb 5 cents a gallon to 22 cents. Gasoline would climb from 20 cents a gallon to 25 cents.
"It is the legislative intent that the state allocate and devote resources to the development of highways in rural areas of the state, Jackson wrote. "Such development shall be designed to create greater ease of transportation and convenience for citizens of rural areas and persons traveling in those areas."
The bill is in the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee. For bill status, call (615) 741-2730.