STATE FUNDING INITIATIVES REPORT State Funding Initiatives SEPTEMBER 2019 1 ABOUT THE TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT ADVOCACY CENTER (TIAC) The Transportation Investment Advocacy Center ™ (TIAC) is a first-of-its kind, dynamic education program and Inter- net-based information resource designed to help private citizens, legislators, organizations and businesses successfully grow transportation investment at the state and local levels through the legislative and ballot initiative processes. The TIAC website, www.transportationinvestment.org, helps transportation investment advocates to mount successful campaigns. It exists to put in one place—and promote the sharing of—strategies… sample political and communica- tions tools… legislative and ballot initiative language… and information on where to obtain professional campaign advice, research and help. To receive free, regular email updates from the TIAC, subscribe to the TranspoAdvocates Blog (www.transportationinvestment.org/blog). TIAC staff produces regular research reports and analyses, hosts an annual workshop in Washington, D.C., and holds ongoing webinars for transportation investment advocates featuring case studies, best practices, and the latest in politi- cal and media strategies. State and local chamber of commerce executives, state legislators, state and local transporta- tion officials, “Better Roads & Transportation” group members, industry and labor executives, and leaders of state and local chapters of national organizations who have an interest in transportation development programs are welcomed to participate. STATE FUNDING INITIATIVES REPORT The Center’s program of work is also guided by a Transportation Investment Advocates Council, a national network of business professionals and public officials who share a common interest in building support for transportation infrastructure investments in their state or local community— roads, bridges, public transit, pedestrian walkways and cycling paths, airports, waterways, ports and rail facilities. TIAC is a project of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association’s “Transportation Makes America Work!”™ (TMAW) and supported through voluntary contributions and sponsorships. To become a sponsor or to make a contribution, contact TIAC Director Carolyn Kramer ([email protected] , or at 202-289-4434). Also contact Ms. Kramer if you have questions or comments about any reports or case studies pub- lished through the TIAC, or would like more information on the program and the Council. © 2019 by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). All rights reserved. No part of this document may be 2 reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of ARTBA. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Table of Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. Pages 3-4 2019 State Transportation Funding Legislation Details (by State)............................................ Pages 5-51 Timeline- Passed State Transportation Funding Legislation (2012 - 2019) .............................. Pages 52-56 September 2019 State Transportation Funding Overview Forty-six states introduced over 300 bills related to increasing transportation investment by the end of Sep- tember 2019. Recent state news includes: Discussion continues in Michigan between the governor and legislature on the best way to increase trans- portation investment. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s (R) proposal for an $18 billion transportation infrastructure bond is be- ing considered in the state legislature. Increased revenue from motor fuel tax increases approved this year in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois and STATE FUNDING INITIATIVES REPORT Ohio is starting to be distributed to cities, counties and state departments of transportation for construction work. Statewide ballot measures in Maine and Colorado are pending voter approval on Nov. 5. See page 56 for a list of 2019 approved transportation funding legislation. 2019 State Transportation Funding Trends Motor fuel taxes: Four states have approved statewide motor fuel tax increases, and an additional state has approved a local motor fuel tax. Of the four statewide gas tax increases, three included the addition of a variable-rate formula. Variable-rate gas taxes fluctuate automatically based on external factors. Twenty-ix states proposed increasing one or more types of motor fuel tax to generate funding for transportation con- struction. Electric vehicle fees: Nine states have enacted legislation to implement or increase their electric vehicle fees. Twenty-three states filed legislation to implement or adjust an electric vehicle registration fee. Eighteen of those states also included an additional registration fee for hybrid vehicles, of which seven were approved.. In total, 28 states have an electric vehicle fee. Several states are also considering innovative funding solutions during the 2019 legislative session. Mileage based user fee studies or pilot programs are being considered in fourteen states. Oregon approved expand- ing it’s existing pilot program, while Utah lawmakers passed legislation to permit electric and alternative fuel vehicle owners to opt into a road usage charge. Additionally, five states have introduced legislation to utilize tolling for new revenue. 3 Funding Approved in 2019 Legislative Session: $7,531,914,907 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2019 STATE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING LEGISLATION WA NH MT ND ME OR MN VT ID WI SD NY WY MI MA IA PA NE OH CT NV UT IN RI IL CA CO WV KS MO VA KY DE NC NJ TN AZ OK NM AR SC MD DC GA MS AL STATE FUNDING INITIATIVES REPORT TX LA AK FL HI New Recurring Revenue Initiative Pending Approved One-Time Revenue Initiative Failed Approved Ballot Measure Pend- Non-Funding Legisla- Several measures are in varying stages. ing tion Approved * View state breakdown for more info. Report Status Bar Key: Each green check shows how far legislation has progressed. One check: Introduced and on committee calendar Two checks: Passed first committee Three checks: Passed first chamber Four checks: Passed second committee Five checks: Passed second chamber Six checks: Became law 4 2019 State Transportation Funding Legislation Alaska Bill Number: SB 115 Notes : Increase the state motor fuel tax from 8 cents-per-gallon to 16 cents-per-gallon. Sponsor: Click Bishop Introduced Date: 04/24/2019 Last Action: Bill Created - (04/24/2019) Status: _ _ _ _ _ Alabama Bill Number: SB 383 Notes : Permit Etowah County to institute a local gas tax with voter approval. Sponsor: Jones Introduced Date: 05/07/2019 Last Action: Third Reading Passed - (05/09/2019) Status: _ _ _ _ _ Bill Number: HB 2 Notes : The "Rebuild Alabama" Act: 10 cent-per-gallon fuel tax increase indexed to the National Highway Construction Cost Index and phased in over three years; a new annual registration fee of $200 for electric motor vehicles and $100 for hybrid motor vehicles. Sponsor: Bill Poole Introduced Date: 03/06/2019 Last Action: Third Reading Carried Over to Call of the Chair - (03/12/2019) Status: Bill Number: HB 1 Notes : Create a permanent Joint Transportation Committee. Sponsor: Bill Poole Introduced Date: 03/06/2019 Last Action: Third Reading Carried Over to Call of the Chair - (03/12/2019) Status: Bill Number: HB 81 Notes : The "Rebuild Alabama" Act: 10 cent-per-gallon fuel tax increase indexed to the National Highway Construction Cost Index and phased in over three years; a new annual registration fee of $250 for electric motor vehicles and $125 for hybrid motor vehicles. Sponsor: William Stitt Poole III Introduced Date: 03/05/2019 Last Action: Read for the rst time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure - (03/05/2019) Status: _ _ _ _ _ Arkansas Bill Number: HB 1300 Notes : Eliminate the income tax deduction for gambling losses, and dedicate that revenue to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Sponsor: J. Mayberry Introduced Date: 01/30/2019 Last Action: Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment - (04/24/2019) Status: _ _ _ _ _ Bill Number: HB 1495 Notes : Implement a wholesale sales tax on motor fuel and additional registration fees on electric and hybrid motor vehicles, with the revenue used for maintaining and reparing roads and bridges. Sponsor: Mike Holcomb Introduced Date: 02/18/2019 Last Action: Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment - (04/24/2019) Status: _ _ _ _ _ Bill Number: HB 1260 Notes : An act to dedicate revenues to be used by the state and local governments to improve, construct, and maintain the highways, roads, streets, and bridges in the state; to dedicate at least a portion of the sales and use taxes collected on the sale or purchase of a new or used motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer to be used to improve, construct, and maintain the highways, roads, streets, and bridges in the state. Sponsor: D. Douglas Introduced Date: 01/28/2019 Last Action: Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment - (04/24/2019) Status: _ _ _ _ _ Bill Number: HB 1024 Notes : Designate the rst $150 million of the revenues derived from the taxes collected on the sale of new and used motor vehicles, trailers, or semitrailers as special revenues to be distributed under the Arkansas highway revenue distribution law, Sponsor: Johnny Rye Introduced Date: 12/06/2018 Last Action: Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment - (04/24/2019) Status: _ _