Alabama Considering First Gas Tax Increase Since 1992

Alabama lawmakers are considering an increase in the state's gasoline tax to help pay for road and bridge construction. It would be the state's first gas tax increase since 1992.

A recent bill introduced by Rep. Mac McCutcheon called for a 5 cent per gallon increase with an adjustment of the tax up or down another 2 cents each year. McCutcheon's bill never got a floor vote.

The Alabama Legislature's Joint Transportation Committee will hold five meetings around the state in January to discuss a possible gas tax increase and gauge public opinion on the idea.

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