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11/7/05-A bill in the Senate Natural Resources and Transportation Committee would end automatic indexing of the state’s fuel tax.
SB421, sponsored by Sen. Tom Reynolds, R-West Allis, would require lawmakers to annually vote on any tax changes.
The automatic increase in the tax has been adjusted for inflation on April 1 each year since 1985. This year, the tax increased 0.8 cents a gallon.
The bill would permit one more automatic increase in April 2006 before implementing the new restriction.
For bill status, call (608) 266-1803. In Wisconsin, call 1-800-362-9472.
A similar Senate bill – SB331 – also is in the Senate Natural Resources and Transportation Committee.
SB421, sponsored by Sen. Tom Reynolds, R-West Allis, would require lawmakers to annually vote on any tax changes.
The automatic increase in the tax has been adjusted for inflation on April 1 each year since 1985. This year, the tax increased 0.8 cents a gallon.
The bill would permit one more automatic increase in April 2006 before implementing the new restriction.
For bill status, call (608) 266-1803. In Wisconsin, call 1-800-362-9472.
A similar Senate bill – SB331 – also is in the Senate Natural Resources and Transportation Committee.