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This bill provides Mecklenburg County with the opportunity to authorize a new 1% local sales and use tax through a referendum, specifically to fund roadway and public transportation systems. The bill requires that if the tax is approved, 40% of the proceeds will be distributed among eligible municipalities (Charlotte and surrounding towns) based on street mileage and population, with funds to be used exclusively for roadway system improvements. The remaining 60% will go to a new public transportation authority, with specific requirements including prioritizing the completion of the Red Line rail project (which would connect Charlotte to Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville) and limiting rail project spending to no more than two-thirds of the funds over a 30-year period. The bill includes detailed provisions about how funds can be used, distributed, and potentially repealed, and it is contingent on the passage of the 2025-2026 state budget. The legislation aims to address transportation challenges in the rapidly growing Charlotte metropolitan area, recognizing the economic impact of traffic congestion and the need for improved transportation infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S145