2007 House Bill 4575

Increase gas tax by 9 cents

Introduced in the House

April 5, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Craig DeRoche (R-38)

To increase the state gasoline tax from 19 cents per gallon to 28 cents per gallon. The gas tax raise would be phased in over three years starting in 2008.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 11, 2008

Amendment offered by Rep. Craig DeRoche (R-38)

To eliminate the state gas tax starting in 2009. The amendment and bill were adopted to create a legislative "vehicle" for a potential gas tax increase, not cut.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 57 to 48 (details)

To eliminate the state gas tax starting in 2009. The bill was passed to create a legislative "vehicle" for a potential gas tax increase, not a cut. See also House Bill 4577.