Washington State Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax
Proposed · Washington · Last reported Feb 2025
Source: Nisqually Valley News
Washington State lawmakers are considering a pay-per-mile tax, known as the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) tax, which would charge 2.6 cents per mile driven. This initiative aims to replace the existing gas tax as the revenue from gas taxes declines due to the rise of electric and fuel-efficient vehicles. The proposed legislation includes a 10% surcharge to allow funds to be used for purposes beyond
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Automotive, Road
- Location
- Washington, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Nisqually Valley News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Washington State lawmakers are considering a pay-per-mile tax, known as the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) tax, which would charge 2.6 cents per mile driven. This initiative aims to replace the existing gas tax as the revenue from gas taxes declines due to the rise of electric and fuel-efficient vehicles. The proposed legislation includes a 10% surcharge to allow funds to be used for purposes beyond traditional road maintenance, raising concerns about privacy and the allocation of funds. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Washington |
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Source | Nisqually Valley News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Automotive, Road |
Article published date | 2025-03-05 |
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