This bill proposes the creation of a new section to the North Dakota Century Code that establishes a city, county, and township road fund, alongside amendments to existing laws regarding vehicle registration fees and highway tax distribution. The bill increases the electric vehicle road use fee from $100 to $250, adjusts the plug-in hybrid vehicle fee from $50 to $60, and introduces a new fee of $25 for electric motorcycles. Additionally, it modifies the highway tax distribution fund to ensure that all moneys from motor vehicle registration and related fees are deposited into the fund, which will then be allocated to various transportation-related funds and entities.

Furthermore, the bill creates a dedicated fund that will collect three cents per gallon from specific fuel taxes, with two-thirds of the fund allocated to non-oil-producing counties and cities for road infrastructure, and one-third for township road and bridge purposes. 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 tax 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