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House approves larger off‑highway vehicle share of gas tax to fund trails after heated floor debate
Summary
On the session’s final day the House approved Senate Bill 4 to increase the transfer into the Off‑Highway Vehicle Fund (raising the transfer share and moving about $200,000 more per year) to pay for trail grooming and facilities; the measure passed 41–34 after debate on whether the change is a tax increase or a transfer.
Lawmakers debated and voted on Senate Bill 4, which changes the formula for motor‑fuel tax transfers into the Off‑Highway Vehicle Fund to provide additional revenue for trail grooming, trailheads and supporting facilities used by snowmobiles and other off‑highway vehicles.
Representative LeBaron introduced the bill, explaining the off‑highway community burns substantial fuel and contributes tourist revenue but does not use…
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