6. SB 855 Motion to Suspend Regular Order

Motion to Suspend the Rules; April 8, 2009 Journal Page 960: 24 Yeas, 7 Nays

YCT Nay. SB 855 would have opened the door for local governments to raise gas taxes and other transportation taxes in order to fund transportation projects. With rising gas prices and a slowing economy, these tax proposals were ill advised. Additionally, the legislature should end State Highway Fund diversions, spend current transportation revenue more efficiently by only funding projects that reduce congestion and/or increase safety, and increase transparency by placing local government check registers online before a tax increase is considered.