Bill > AB1421

This bill extends the operation of the Road Usage Charge Technical Advisory Committee (RUC TAC) from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2035. The bill addresses the growing challenge of declining fuel tax revenues due to California's transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). With over a million EVs purchased in the last four years and a mandate for all new car sales to be ZEVs by 2035, the state anticipates significant reductions in gas tax revenue - potentially between $2-4 billion annually by 2030 and up to $31.3 billion over the next decade. The RUC TAC, originally created in 2014, was tasked with developing and evaluating a pilot program to explore mileage-based revenue collection as an alternative to the current fuel excise tax system. The bill acknowledges the need for continued research and potential implementation of a road usage charge, with a focus on creating a solution that provides relief for low-income drivers and addresses the diverse needs of urban and rural communities across California. By extending the committee's operation, the state can continue to study and refine this alternative revenue collection method for transportation infrastructure funding.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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