AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HIGHWAY USE TAX.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide information on what happens after the bill passes both chambers but before it becomes law, nor does it mention if there will be any new taxes or fees to replace the removed tax.

Getting Rid of a Tax on Roads

This act removes the Highway Use Tax.

What This Bill Does

• Removes the Highway Use Tax from state laws.

Who It Names or Affects

• Drivers who pay road-related taxes in the state.
• The government agency responsible for collecting highway use taxes.

Terms To Know

Highway Use Tax

A tax that drivers have to pay, which is used to help maintain and build roads.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not explain how the loss of this tax will be made up for road funding.
• It's unclear what happens next after the bill passes both chambers but before it becomes law.

Official Summary Text

To eliminate the highway use tax.

Current Bill Text

LCO No. 296 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 49
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 296

Referred to Committee on FINANCE, REVENUE AND
BONDING

Introduced by:
SEN. BERTHEL, 32nd Dist.

AN ACT ELIMINATING THE HIGHWAY USE TAX.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That section 12-493a of the general statutes be amended to eliminate 1
the highway use tax. 2
Statement of Purpose:
To eliminate the highway use tax.