2/22/08-A bill has died that would have repealed fees charged to “bad drivers” in the state.
Sponsored by Delegate Kristen Amundson, D-Mount Vernon, HB490 remained in the House Transportation Committee at the deadline to advance to the House floor, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill also would have increased the motor fuel tax rate by 1.5 cents per gallon from 17.5 cents to 19 cents. In addition, it would have refunded any abusive driver fees paid, with interest.

1/31/08-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would repeal fees charged to “bad drivers” in the state.
Sponsored by Delegate Kristen Amundson, D-Mount Vernon, HB490 also would increase the motor fuel tax rate by 1.5 cents per gallon from 17.5 cents to 19 cents. In addition, it would refund any abusive driver fees paid, with interest.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.
A related bill – HB1243 – has advanced to Senate.

1/7/08-Delegate Kristen Amundson, D-Mount Vernon, has filed a bill for consideration during the upcoming regular session that would repeal fees charged to “bad drivers” in the state.
HB490 also would increase the motor fuel tax rate by 1.5 cents per gallon from 17.5 cents to 19 cents. In addition, it would refund any abusive driver fees paid, with interest.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee.
For House bill status, call (804) 698-1500. In Virginia, call 1-877-391-3228.