Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the California Transportation Commission to research possible methods of implementing a fee-based tax system for road usage.

Highlights:

• Requires the California Transportation Commission to consult with the Transportation Agency in order to prepare a report, by January 1, 2027, related to a road user charge or system based on mileage (Sec. 1).

• Requires the report to feature the following (Sec. 1):

• The current and future inequities related to low-income drivers commuting farther in less efficient vehicles;

• The impact of a weight-per-mile fee for commercial and electric vehicles on the motor vehicle industry; and

• Regional and state solutions for implementing a road user charge in California, including capturing out-of-state vehicles.

• Requires the commission to consult with the following when creating their report (Sec. 1):

• Appropriate state agencies;

• Representatives of local governments;

• Regional transportation planning agencies;

• Privacy and data security experts;

• Equity and environmental justice organizations;

• Academic researchers;

• Transportation user groups;

• Organizations representing zero-emission vehicle owners and manufacturers; and

• Any other stakeholders the commission deems appropriate.

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