7/1/09-A bill died that sought to increase the state’s tax rate applied to the purchase of gas and diesel by 15 cents per gallon.
HB644 called for phasing in the increases for gas by 5-cent increments each of the next three years until it reaches 33 cents per gallon in the spring of 2011. For diesel, the increases would have been phased in every other year, taking full effect in 2013.

3/9/09-House lawmakers voted 190-162 to advance a bill that would increase the state’s tax rate applied to the purchase of gas and diesel by 15 cents per gallon.
Sponsored by Rep. David Campbell, D-Nashau, HB644 would phase in the increases for gas by 5-cent increments each of the next three years until it reaches 33 cents per gallon in the spring of 2011. For diesel, the increases would be phased in every other year, taking full effect in 2013.
The additional revenue would be dedicated for repairs and construction of roads and bridges throughout the state. Towns and cities are in line to receive a 12 percent share of the fuel tax – $15 million annually.
The House Ways and Means Committee will next review the bill. If it clears the committee, it would pass one final House vote before advancing to the Senate.
For bill status, call 603-271-2548.

2/10/09-A bill in the House Public Works and Highways Committee would increase the state’s tax rate applied to the purchase of gas and diesel by 15 cents per gallon.
Sponsored by Rep. David Campbell, D-Nashau, HB644 would phase in the increases for gas by 5-cent increments each of the next three years until it reaches 33 cents per gallon in the spring of 2011. For diesel, the increases would be phased in every other year, taking full effect in 2013.
The additional revenue would be dedicated for repairs and construction of roads and bridges throughout the state. Towns and cities are in line to receive a 12 percent share of the fuel tax – $15 million annually.
For House bill status, call 603-271-2548.