2/21/08-A bill has died that sought to increase the state’s fuel tax by a dime per gallon during the next three years.
The House voted not to hear the bill – HB29 – that would have increased the state’s 14-cent-per-gallon tax on diesel and gas to 24 cents in three steps. It would have risen to 17 cents in January 2009. It would have increased another 3 cents in 2010 and another 4 cents in January 2011.
The tax hike also would have included the tax for leaking underground storage tanks.

1/11/08-A bill awaiting assignment to committee would increase the state’s fuel tax by a dime per gallon during the next three years.
An interim state legislative panel that focused on transportation funding last summer unanimously decided to offer the bill – HB29 – during the regular session that starts Feb. 11. The measure would generate more than $55 million annually by charging higher state taxes on diesel and gasoline.
The state’s 14-cent-per-gallon tax on diesel and gas would increase to 24 cents in three steps. It would rise to 17 cents in January 2009. It would increase another 3 cents in 2010 and another 4 cents in January 2011.
The tax hike also would include the tax for leaking underground storage tanks.
For bill status, call (307) 777-6185. In Wyoming, call 1-800-342-9570.