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House advances FY2026 transportation bill, flags declining revenues and prepares mileage‑based fee rollout
Summary
H.488, the FY2026 transportation program, was advanced after committee and appropriations amendments. Reporters highlighted long‑term revenue decline from reduced fuel consumption, increased costs, and steps in the bill including indexing municipal aid to inflation and preparing for a mileage‑based user fee pilot.
The Vermont House on March 26 advanced H.488, the FY2026 transportation program bill, after floor presentation by the Transportation Committee and amendments from Ways and Means and Appropriations.
Committee leaders framed the bill against the backdrop of declining fuel‑tax revenues (65 million fewer gallons than peak usage cited), rising construction and materials costs, and a need to prioritize maintenance over new construction. The Transportation Committee presented the agency’s “white book” (the project list) and noted fiscal pressure: low projected revenue growth and higher…
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