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House Transportation debates MBUF changes and whether inspection updates require emergency rulemaking
Summary
The House Transportation committee reviewed changes to the T bill, including a Senate Finance substitute that narrows mileage‑based user fee (MBUF) expansion, discussed inspection rule changes proposed by DMV, and split over whether the agency should use emergency rulemaking or the normal public process.
A legislative staff member told the House Transportation Committee on May 7 that the T bill is expected for second reading the next day and for third reading the following Tuesday and that the Senate Finance substitute narrows the planned expansion of the mileage‑based user fee (MBUF).
The staff member summarized the substitute as deleting the 2031 expansion to all light‑duty vehicles and limiting the 2029 expansion to hybrids (plug‑in and mild hybrids), leaving internal‑combustion vehicles out of the 2029 expansion. "So, t bill should be up for second reading tomorrow with third reading on Tuesday," the staff member said. He also said both chambers plan an EV rollout in 2027 but differ on payment options and caps.
Why it matters: The committee is reconciling House and Senate versions ahead of floor action; decisions on vehicle classes, payment options and the pace of expansion will affect which drivers pay a per‑mile fee and when.
The staff member described key differences: the House proposes a single year‑end payment option, while the Senate lists…
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