Plain English Breakdown
The source confirms the extension of provisions until January 1, 2035, but does not specify if the committee itself continues beyond that date or what happens after.
Extending the Road Usage Charge Study Committee
This law extends a committee's work on testing mileage-based fees for vehicles and requires them to submit a final report by January 1, 2027.
What This Bill Does
- Extends the operation of existing provisions regarding the Road Usage Charge Technical Advisory Committee until January 1, 2035.
- Requires the California Transportation Commission to prepare research and recommendations on road user charges or mileage-based fee systems.
- Mandates that the commission submit a report with these findings to state legislative policy and fiscal committees by no later than January 1, 2027.
- Directs the commission to consult with appropriate state agencies and other stakeholders while preparing this research.
Who It Names or Affects
- The California Transportation Commission
- The Secretary of Transportation
- State legislative policy and fiscal committees
Terms To Know
- Road Usage Charge Technical Advisory Committee
- A group created to guide the development and evaluation of a pilot program for mileage-based revenue collection as an alternative to gas taxes.
- Mileage-based fee system
- A method of collecting revenue based on miles driven, studied here as a potential replacement for fuel tax systems.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not state whether a mileage-based fee will become law after the study is complete.
- The text refers to consulting 'other stakeholders' but does not list specific groups beyond appropriate state agencies.
- No specific funding amount for this extended work period is listed in the provided summary.