4/24/07-The Senate Taxation Committee approved a bill that would increase vehicle registration fees paid by drivers through a reduction in depreciation allowances, a $20 increase in the fee for driver's licenses, and putting sales taxes from motor vehicle sales and repairs to highways instead of the general fund.
The committee removed a provision from the bill that would have increased the state's per-gallon tax on diesel and gasoline by 6 cents during the next two years.
SB324 has been forwarded to the Senate Finance Committee. For bill status, call (775) 684-6800.

4/17/07-The Senate Taxation Committee approved a bill that would generate revenue for transportation projects.
SB324 includes provisions to increase vehicle registration fees paid by drivers through a reduction in depreciation allowances, a $20 increase in the fee for driver's licenses, and putting sales taxes from motor vehicle sales and repairs to highways instead of the general fund.
Removed from the bill in committee was a provision to increase the state's per-gallon tax on diesel and gasoline by 6 cents during the next two years.
The bill has been forwarded to the Senate Finance Committee. For bill status, call (775) 684-6800.

3/29/07-A bill in the Senate Taxation Committee is intended as an alternative to tolls.
Sponsored by Sen. Mike McGinness, R-Fallon, SB324 would increase the per-gallon tax on diesel and gasoline by 3 cents during the next two years.
For bill status, call (775) 684-6800.