TAXING DRIVERS BY MILEAGE DRIVEN - S.B. 337: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
Senate Bill 337 (as introduced 3-15-01)
Sponsor: Senator Mat J. Dunaskiss
Committee: Transportation and Tourism
Date Completed: 4-13-01
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Motor Fuel Tax Act to specify that the tax imposed on motor fuel imported into or sold, delivered, or used in the State would be the primary source through which an individual operating a motor vehicle on the State's public roads and highways paid for the privilege of using those roads and highways. The bill also states, "The legislature further finds and determines that the taxation of persons by the amount of mileage driven in this state is not an acceptable method of taxation to impose on persons for the privilege of using the public roads and highways of this state."
Subject to exemptions provided for in the Act, the tax imposed on motor fuel imported into or sold, delivered, or used in the State is 19 cents per gallon on gasoline and 15 cents per gallon on diesel fuel.
MCL 207.1008 - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
- Fiscal Analyst: C. ThielS0102\s337sa
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.