Bill > HB0736

This bill requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR), a state policy research organization, to conduct a comprehensive study on sustainable funding sources for Tennessee's transportation infrastructure needs by September 30, 2026. The study must identify critical long-term highway and bridge infrastructure needs, calculate the current funding gap, and analyze potential new revenue streams such as road usage fees, rental car fees, transportation network company fees, retail delivery fees, commercial vehicle road usage charges, highway impact fees for heavy trucks, and dedicated state funds from vehicle and tire sales taxes. TACIR must estimate potential revenue from these sources, gather information about how these fees would impact various stakeholders like the trucking industry and transportation companies, and survey successful funding approaches used by at least three other states. The bill mandates that all state departments assist TACIR in conducting the study, which must be completed using existing resources, and requires TACIR to report its findings and recommendations, including potential legislation, to specific legislative committee chairs and the legislative librarian. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0736&ga=114