est Virginia’s House has voted to quickly ramp up road repairs and reconstruction across the state supported by a higher gasoline tax, raised sales tax on car sales and higher motor vehicle fees.
The bill approved 59-32 on Friday is expected to raise more than $100 million a year.
It would also support bonding for Gov. Jim Justice’s proposed highway rebuilding program, an economic stimulus proposal that requires voter approval.
The variable minimum wholesale gas tax would rise 3.5 cents a gallon, the vehicle sales tax increase from 5 to 6 percent, and the annual vehicle registration fee rise from $30 to $40.
The Senate passed similar legislation.
However, the House version has lower tax and fee increases.
The differences have to be reconciled.
It could take effect July 1.
