6/5/08-A legislative proposal has died that was intended to amend the state’s constitution to increase funding for highways without increasing tax rates.
Sponsored by Sen. John Loudon, R-Chesterfield, the joint resolution – SJR43 – failed to come up for consideration on the Senate floor before the regular session ended.
The measure sought to earmark 10 percent of state revenue growth each year for roads, bridges and other transportation projects. That money now pays for services that include schools and mental health services. Roads are funded with fuel, vehicle and license tag fees.
The plan would have sent 95 percent of new revenue to roads and bridges. Transit would have claimed 5 percent.
The effort can be renewed during the 2009 regular session. Pending approval by the General Assembly and governor, the proposal would go before voters.

3/26/08-The Senate Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee approved a bill that is intended to amend the state’s constitution to increase funding for highways without increasing tax rates.
Sponsored by Sen. John Loudon, R-Chesterfield, the joint resolution – SJR43 – would earmark 10 percent of state revenue growth each year for roads, bridges and other transportation projects. That money now pays for services that include schools and mental health services. Roads are funded with fuel, vehicle and license tag fees.
The plan would send 95 percent of new revenue to roads and bridges. Transit would claim 5 percent.
The measure now awaits clearance to move to the Senate floor. If approved there, it would head to the House. Pending approval by the General Assembly and governor, the proposal would go before voters in the November election.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

1/25/08-A bill in the Senate Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee is intended to amend the state’s constitution to increase funding for highways without increasing tax rates.
Sponsored by Sen. John Loudon, R-Chesterfield, the joint resolution – SJR43 – would earmark 10 percent of state revenue growth each year for roads, bridges and other transportation projects. That money now pays for services that include schools and mental health services. Roads are funded with fuel, vehicle and license tag fees.
The plan would send 95 percent of new revenue to roads and bridges. Transit would claim 5 percent.
Pending approval by the General Assembly and governor, the proposal would go before voters in the November election.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4633. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.