3/8/05-The Revenue Committee rejected a bill Feb. 22 that called for raising the state’s fuel tax by 2 cents per gallon for roadwork.
Under LB252, revenue from roughly half the increase would go to cities and counties. The remaining portion would go to the state Department of Roads, which estimates it will have $1.3 billion less than it needs to pay for road repairs over the next 20 years.
Sponsored by Sen. Tom Baker of Trenton, the bill included a provision barring cities from levying occupation or business taxes related to fuel.

1/14/05-A bill before the Revenue Committee would raise the state’s fuel tax by 2 cents per gallon for road work.
Under LB252, revenue from roughly half the increase would go to cities and counties. The remaining portion would go to the state Department of Roads, which estimates it will have $1.3 billion less than it needs to pay for road repairs over the next 20 years.
Sponsored by Sen. Tom Baker of Trenton, the bill includes a provision barring cities from levying occupation or business taxes related to fuel.
For bill status, call (402) 471-0769. In Nebraska, call 1-800-742-7456.