4/1/08-Gov. Tim Kaine has signed a bill into law to void a provision in the 2007 transportation funding legislation. The new law, previously HB1578, authorizes refunds to be issued for seven taxes and fees collected by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority.
The refund legislation follows a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that it is unconstitutional to delegate power to regional authorities to impose taxes and fees. Refunds will be issued for the 1 percent initial vehicle registration fee and the $10 regional registration fee. People also will be reimbursed for taxes paid that include the 2 percent vehicle rental tax and the 5 percent sales tax on motor vehicle repair.