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Committee advances bill to dedicate aviation fuel tax revenue to regional airport projects
Summary
SB 661 would redirect aviation fuel sales tax revenue to a new distribution mechanism to invest in regional airports, air service expansion and workforce development; airports and airlines supported the proposal but said formula and allocation details must be negotiated.
The Senate Transportation Committee advanced SB 661, a bill that would dedicate a portion of aviation fuel sales tax revenue to support airport infrastructure, air service expansion and aviation workforce development for small and regional airports.
Sen. Hurtado, who introduced SB 661, said the measure is aimed at giving regional airports a reliable funding stream so they can attract commercial service, improve terminals…
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