Home » Posts tagged with » Senator Jim Nelson

$872 Million of Car & Gas Taxes NOT Going to Roads, Highways or Bridges

$872 Million of Car & Gas Taxes NOT Going to Roads, Highways or Bridges

SACRAMENTO – Today, the Senate Budget Committee will meet at 10am in Room 4203 of the state Capitol to close out the first phase of the state budget process. Senate Democrats approved $872 million of car and gas tax monies to be spent on programs and services instead of roads, highways or bridges. Under Senate Bill 1, […]

Legislative Democrats Delayed Proposals to Divert Tax Monies Away from Roads Following Public Criticism

Legislative Democrats Delayed Proposals to Divert Tax Monies Away from Roads Following Public Criticism

By Senator Jim Nielsen   Without giving a reason, the majority led budget committee postponed a diversion proposal on Thursday’s agenda to spend a part of the state’s massive $52 billion car and gas tax for restroom repairs at state parks, the purchase of land for animal travel and grants to encourage people to visit […]