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Senate raises avgas and jet fuel taxes to shore up Aeronautic Trust Fund
Summary
Senate Bill 178 increases the aviation gasoline tax from 6¢ to 7¢ per gallon and raises the jet fuel tax to 7¢; the measure passed 28-7 and requires a two-thirds vote.
The Senate approved Senate Bill 178 to increase the avgas tax from 6 cents to 7 cents per gallon and to raise the jet fuel tax from 4 cents to 7 cents per gallon. The measure passed on the floor by a 2/3 threshold, with a recorded vote of 28 yeas and 7 nays.
Why it matters: Sponsor Senator Hoehn said the revenue will bolster the South Dakota Aeronautic Trust Fund used as the state match for federally funded airport projects such as…
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