I can't imagine that the lawmakers and Gov would propose such a tax in
the current political climate.
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[mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Steve Drake
*Sent:* Wednesday, September 26, 2012 9:27 PM
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*Subject:* [Bikies] Progressive Taxation Studied By WI DOT
Imagine if this were to be part of this administration's legacy.
Wisconsin officials are thinking about making motorists pay fees
according to how many miles they drive. The fees would be in addition
to the gas taxes and vehicle registration fees that drivers already pay.
The added fee would help cover an expected shortfall of almost $9
billion to maintain current transportation facilities and pay for new
highway projects that have been committed. Transportation Secretary
Mark Gottlieb chairs an advisory panel that's looking at ways for
Wisconsin to generate more revenue for things like new highways.
Lawmakers created the panel after admitting that the current gas tax
and vehicle fees will fall far short of meeting the state's future
transportation needs. The mileage- based fee would be the first in the
nation, and even if the Transportation Finance and Policy Commission
recommends the fee, it would still need to be approved by the governor
and Legislature.
Motorists would report their odometer readings to the state.
Commissioners talked about putting GPS monitors on people's vehicles
to check their mileage, but there was little interest in that.
Gottlieb said the mileage fee could kick in after a certain number of
miles, so those who don't drive very much wouldn't get hit. And there
could be a cap at the high end as well. Gottlieb said other states
have had pilot projects, but none have adopted the mileage fee on a
statewide basis.
The commission is expected to make its final recommendations by December.
http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/event/article/id/103096/
Michael W. Rewey
5522 Comanche Way
Madison, WI 543704-1026
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