5/24/07-A bill has died that would have increased taxes about $4.3 billion to help foot the bill for dedicated truck lanes on Interstate 70. The revenue also would have been used to upgrade ports and boost public transportation.
Sponsored by Rep. Neal St. Onge, R-Ballwin, HB1237 remained in the House Transportation Committee when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill would have increased the state’s per-gallon tax on diesel by 6 cents and gasoline tax by 4 cents. Both fuels now are taxed at 17 cents per-gallon.
The bill also would have imposed a 2 percent sales tax on fuel. The general sales tax also would have increased by half a cent.
In addition, license fees for personal and commercial vehicles also would have been increased by $15 and $20, respectively.

4/18/07-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would increase taxes about $4.3 billion to help foot the bill for dedicated truck lanes on Interstate 70. The revenue also would be used to upgrade ports and boost public transportation.
Sponsored by House Transportation Committee chairman Rep. Neal St. Onge, R-Ballwin, HB1237 would increase the state’s per-gallon tax on diesel by 6 cents and gasoline tax by 4 cents. Both fuels now are taxed at 17 cents per-gallon.
The bill also would impose a 2 percent sales tax on fuel. The general sales tax also would increase by half a cent.
In addition, license fees for personal and commercial vehicles also would be increased by $15 and $20, respectively.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.