Just 25 days after it was introduced, the Maryland Senate enacted the first gas tax hike in 21 years, sending the governor a 10 to 12 cent per gallon increase by 2015. The bill calls for the tax to go even higher — it will rise automatically in future years.
The vote on HB1515 was 27-20, with eight Democrats joining all 12 Republicans opposing what Senate Minority Leader E.J. Pipkin wanted to rename “The Gas Tax Job Killer Act of 2013.”
Instead the Democrats stuck with the title Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013, saying that the estimated $2 billion it would raise over the next five years will help bolster Maryland’s depleted Transportation Trust Fund. The money would be used to build and maintain roads and transit systems, including three new major transit lines, if federal money comes through.
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7 comments:
Is this something that MD citizens can petition?
Delaware $3.42 for reg. Welcome Delmar
Have to pay for the free medical and tuition to illegals...But I agree, can we start a petition? Barb Mulkulski is useless, and will tell you she does not agree with you when you call her office for concerns...
Any law can be petitioned. It's time O'Malley and the free spending, tax raising Democrats took a hit from the voters. Let's get it started.
I am just going to start buying my gas in Delaware. Do most of my shopping there already.
Delaware is just a few miles away, they are going to love the increased revenue from Marylanders. Just like the salas tax increase, MD saw a drop in revenue!!
Anonymous said...
Is this something that MD citizens can petition?
March 30, 2013 at 1:26 PM
Yeah, that's the best the American people can do anymore. We are no longer citizens of action. We are wimps of petitions. People sign a petition and think they did their part and are wonderful citizens. Afraid to stand up to the bullies, who would run away with their tail between their legs if actually challenged. Too much trouble and you might have to do some physical work isn't it?
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