Tennessee SB0549 mandates a study on alternative transportation user fees to replace lost infrastructure funding.

Tennessee SB0549 requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to study and report on alternative transportation user fees. The study aims to replace or supplement funding lost due to increased vehicle fuel efficiency. The report must include transportation user fee alternatives, identify benefits and challenges of various options, and survey successful programs from other states. All relevant state departments and agencies must assist TACIR. The report is due by January 1, 2026, and will be submitted to key legislative leaders and the legislative librarian.

Tennessee SB0549 mandates a study on alternative transportation user fees to replace lost infrastructure funding.

Tennessee SB0549 requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to study and report on alternative transportation user fees. The study aims to replace or supplement funding lost due to increased vehicle fuel efficiency. The report must include transportation user fee alternatives, identify benefits and challenges of various options, and survey successful programs from other states. All relevant state departments and agencies must assist TACIR. The report is due by January 1, 2026, and will be submitted to key legislative leaders and the legislative librarian.