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Lawmakers debate timing and design of proposed mileage-based user fee, flag potential constitutional and revenue issues
Summary
House and Senate conferees on H.488 discussed implementing a mileage-based user fee, differing start dates (July 1, 2026 v. Jan. 1, 2027), how to treat electric-vehicle charging fees and out-of-state EVs, and concerns about revenue timing and legal exposure.
Members of the conference committee on H.488, the transportation bill, spent substantial time debating the proposed shift to a mileage-based user fee and related electric-vehicle (EV) charges, focusing on implementation dates, revenue timing and legal risks.
The committee was split on when to begin collections: the House language would start July 1, 2026, while the Senate would delay to Jan. 1, 2027, creating roughly a six-month lead-time difference for agency implementation. Damien Leonard, legislative counsel, said the Senate wanted more cushion for rulemaking and program setup, while the House had expected an earlier start tied to prior appropriations support.
Why it matters: timing affects expected transportation revenue and program readiness. Committee…
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