Bill > S04196

This bill establishes a new highway use tax specifically targeting fuel-efficient vehicles that achieve at least 30 miles per gallon, requiring the installation of an on-board electronic tracking unit in these vehicles to record miles traveled on public highways. The tax will be calculated at a rate of 1.9 cents per mile driven, and vehicle owners will be required to file quarterly tax returns. To address privacy concerns, the on-board units will only track aggregate mileage using GPS technology without recording specific location details or trip information. Vehicle owners can offset the highway use tax by submitting gas tax receipts, which will be credited against their tax liability. The bill includes provisions for data privacy, penalties for non-compliance or fraud, and mandates an annual report to the legislature detailing the program's implementation and performance. All revenues collected through this new tax will be deposited into the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, with the goal of ensuring that fuel-efficient vehicle owners contribute to the maintenance of public roadways proportional to their use. The law will apply to vehicles registered or re-registered 90 days after its enactment, and the on-board units will be installed during the vehicle registration or renewal process.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4196