Bill > AB1421

This bill extends the operation of provisions related to a road usage charge, which is a potential mileage-based system to replace the gas tax, until January 1, 2035. It requires the California Transportation Commission, in consultation with the Transportation Agency, to gather and prepare research and recommendations on this road user charge or mileage-based fee system, considering factors like inequities for low-income drivers, the impact on the auto industry, and how to include out-of-state vehicles. The commission must then submit a report on these findings to the Legislature by January 1, 2027, after consulting with various state agencies, local governments, transportation groups, and other stakeholders. The bill also includes legislative findings that highlight the declining revenue from gas taxes due to the increasing adoption of electric vehicles and the need for alternative funding for transportation infrastructure.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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