This bill proposes the creation of a new section to chapter 54-27 of the North Dakota Century Code, establishing a city, county, and township road fund. It amends existing laws regarding road use fees for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, increasing the fees for electric vehicles from $100 to $250, and for plug-in hybrids from $50 to $60. Additionally, it introduces a new fee of $25 for electric motorcycles. The bill also modifies the highway tax distribution fund, ensuring that all moneys from motor vehicle registration and related fees are deposited into this fund, which will be allocated to various transportation-related purposes.

Furthermore, the bill creates a specific fund that will allocate three cents per gallon of fuel tax to support road infrastructure in non-oil-producing counties and cities, with two-thirds of the funds directed to these areas and one-third to benefit organized and unorganized townships. The bill also amends the tax rates for motor vehicle fuel and special fuel, increasing them from 23 cents to 26 cents per gallon. The effective date for these changes is set for taxable events occurring after June 30, 2025.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-04-19.2, 54-27-19, 57-43.1-02, 57-43.2-02
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Hagert: 39-04-19.2, 54-27-19, 57-43.1-02, 57-43.2-02
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 39-04-19.2, 54-27-19, 57-43.1-02, 57-43.2-02