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Senate approves aviation-account changes; debate on use for aircraft purchases
Summary
House Bill 261 moves aviation fuel tax mechanics and establishes an aeronautics restricted account for local airport projects, with language limiting use of the account for purchase/operation of aircraft; senators questioned whether the restriction would effectively bar purchases across departments and sponsors clarified limits tied to general-fund appropriations.
House Bill 261, sponsored by Senator Niederhauser, adjusts aviation fuel tax mechanics and sets up an aeronautics restricted account intended to support local airport improvements and maintenance. The sponsor said the measure keeps funds focused on airport upgrades rather than allowing state agencies to use the money for aircraft purchase or…
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