Maryland HB1374 establishes annual highway use fees for alternative fuel, fuel-efficient, and electric vehicles, and creates a voluntary.

Maryland HB1374 mandates annual highway use fees for owners of alternative fuel, fuel-efficient, and plug-in electric drive vehicles registered in the state. The fees are calculated based on the estimated fuel taxes paid to operate these vehicles. Owners can opt into a voluntary mileage-based user fee program instead of paying the annual highway use fee. The program involves vehicle location and data tracking with strict privacy protections. The collected fees are deposited into the Transportation Trust Fund and are used for the Maryland Area Regional Commuter Rail Service.

Maryland HB1374 establishes annual highway use fees for alternative fuel, fuel-efficient, and electric vehicles, and creates a voluntary.

Maryland HB1374 mandates annual highway use fees for owners of alternative fuel, fuel-efficient, and plug-in electric drive vehicles registered in the state. The fees are calculated based on the estimated fuel taxes paid to operate these vehicles. Owners can opt into a voluntary mileage-based user fee program instead of paying the annual highway use fee. The program involves vehicle location and data tracking with strict privacy protections. The collected fees are deposited into the Transportation Trust Fund and are used for the Maryland Area Regional Commuter Rail Service.