2/2/05-The Revenue Committee has rejected a bill that would raise the portion of the state’s fuel tax dedicated to cities and counties.
LB253, offered by Sen. Tom Baker of Trenton, sought to increase the fuel tax from 2 cents per gallon to 4 cents.
The measure included a provision barring cities from levying occupation or business taxes related to fuel.
Members of the committee discussed the legislation at a hearing Jan. 27. Senators made it clear they were not interested in any action that would boost the fuel tax.

1/14/05-A bill before the Revenue Committee would raise the portion of the state’s fuel tax dedicated to cities and counties from 2 cents per gallon to 4 cents.
Sponsored by Sen. Tom Baker of Trenton, LB253 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.