S.145

Mecklenburg Transportation Referendum

Introduced·2/24/25

Mecklenburg County proposes a 1% sales and use tax for public transportation and roadway systems.

The bill proposes a 1% sales and use tax in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to fund public transportation and roadway systems. The tax requires voter approval in a referendum. If approved, the tax will be levied by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. The tax revenue will be distributed among eligible municipalities and the public transportation authority. Eligible municipalities include Charlotte and several towns. The tax revenue will be used for roadway systems, public transportation, and related projects.

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Where it stands

Current
Transportation Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Apr 7, 2025

Senate

Withdrawn From Com

Apr 7, 2025

Senate

Re-ref to Transportation. If fav, re-ref to Finance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

Feb 25, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading