Bill > LD1549

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment in Maine that would require at least 60% of sales and use tax revenue collected from motor vehicle dealers and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to be transferred to the Highway Fund starting July 1, 2027. These funds must be exclusively used for transportation-related infrastructure and systems, which broadly includes public highways, bridges, aviation, transit, railroads, ferries, ports, marine infrastructure, trails, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and related buildings and utilities. The amendment also grants the legislative committee responsible for transportation matters full jurisdiction over the Highway Fund's financial affairs. To become law, the proposed amendment will be placed on a statewide ballot in November, where voters will decide whether to ratify the change. If a majority of voters approve, the Governor will proclaim the amendment's adoption, and it will immediately become part of the Maine State Constitution, ensuring that a significant portion of motor vehicle-related tax revenue is dedicated specifically to comprehensive transportation infrastructure development and maintenance.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1549&snum=132