This bill proposes the creation of a new section in the North Dakota Century Code to establish a city, county, and township road fund, while also amending existing laws related to vehicle registration fees and fuel taxes. Specifically, it 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, the bill 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 purposes.

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