North Dakota House propels bill to rev up gas tax
The lower chamber voted 62-32 on Monday, Feb. 22, to approve House Bill 1464, which would boost the motor fuel tax by three cents per gallon. The proposal, which underwent several amendments, will now go across the hall to the Senate for consideration. Similar efforts to raise the gas tax failed to pass in 2019. Written By: Jeremy Turley | ×
Emma Detloff fills her gas tank Feb. 1, 2021, at Casey s General Store on University Drive South in Fargo. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor
BISMARCK The North Dakota House of Representatives has advanced legislation that would raise the gas tax paid by drivers in the state for the first time in more than 15 years.
BISMARCK, N.D. (Prairie Public News) – The House has voted to raise the gasoline tax by three cents a gallon.
The tax would increase from 23 cents to 26 cents. It is projected to raise another $44 million over the next two years, with the money going toward roads and bridges.
Supporters said the tax is more of a “user fee” for those who use the highways. Rugby Republican Senator Jon Nelson.
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BISMARCK, N.D. (KCND) -The North Dakota House has voted 61-32 to increase the gasoline tax from 23-cents to 26-cents a gallon. It is projected to rais.