I foresee a lot of problems with this, not the least of which is that there is a good chance that they will keep both types of taxes (remember the Federal Government gets a good portion of the tax on fuel).
Next, currently the tax is collected at the point of sell, the mechancism is already in place. It is difficult to cheat.
However, how are they going to figure out the miles driven? Attach a GPS device to your car? Talk about big brother.
Then there will be the forms to fill out, and then a department to process the forms, more unionized government employees.
The bottom line in all this is that governments want more money. It does not matter how much money they get, they always want more and they keep finding ways to get it.
This is an impossible situation and it can not continue forever. The American people are waking up but instead of addressing the concerns of the people, this administration along with their friends in the media are demonizing those that what to get spending under control.
This use to work. However, the American taxpayers are being pushed into a corner. Like any animal pushed into a corner with no way out, they become unpredictable,
I don’t think this is going to turn out well for those that believe in unlimited government and unlimited spending.
Easy, vehicle inspections buy "state approved inspectors". Oh, goody, MORE Gov't employees!
I agree...plus let us not forget that this idea will be sold as creating 500 jobs for the state! WOOWEE... more government jobs that do not create a value added service, or need item.
What I find seriously funny about all of this, is for the amount of money that could possibly be lost due to a hybrid (which is not really all that practical in our frozen tundra) could never be made up in this so called fee.
There is no way it is a cost effective benefit to anyone, including the state government. In my humble opinion.
But then again, our dear Governor is not really concerned apparently in being fiscally responsible is he? I mean to the real people of the state who are trying to make their way in this state.