Bill Entry 2025

2025 Bill Entry

billid	sessionyear	state	billtype	billnumber	summary	issue	author	billtext	category	dateupdated	action	status	status1	wdt_ID	id	authorid
2024njab00706i	2025	NJ	AB	706	Establishes young driver program for commercial driver licenses.	Requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to establish a program to increase the number of young drivers who possess a commercial driver license. The program is to be established in consultation with experts in the commercial trucking industry. The commission is required to include information on the program in its annual report.	Asm. Michael Torrissi, Jr.	billtext	CDL	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	01/09/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	01/09/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	968		4502
2024njab00707i	2025	NJ	AB	707	Requires MVC to waive knowledge test requirement for certain military service members who apply for commercial driver license.	Requires MVC to waive knowledge test requirement for certain military service members who apply for commercial driver license. The State currently requires the MVC to waive the skills test requirement for qualified military service members who apply for certain commercial driver licenses. Under the bill, the MVC would also waive the knowledge test requirement for qualified military service members. As required by federal regulations, a current or former military service person may qualify for the knowledge test waiver if, during the one-year period immediately preceding the date of application, the person: was regularly employed as an operator of certain military vehicles; operated a vehicle that is representative of the type of commercial motor vehicle that the person expects to operate; has not simultaneously held more than one civilian license; has not had any license suspended, revoked, or canceled; has not been convicted of certain types of serious traffic offenses; and has not been convicted of certain types of motor vehicle violations arising in connection with a traffic accident and has no record of an accident in which the person was at fault. Under current State law, military applicants who seek to operate the following categories of commercial vehicles are not permitted to receive the skills test waiver if the vehicles are used in the transportation of hazardous materials.	Asm. Michael Torrissi, Jr	billtext	CDL	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	01/09/2024 Introduced, Referred to Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs.	01/09/2024 Introduced, Referred to Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs.	969		4502
2024njab00728i	2025	NJ	AB	728	Establishes Entry-Level Driver Training Grant Program.	Directs the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to establish an “Entry-Level Driver Training Grant Program.” to encourage employers to pay for their employees’ Entry-Level Driver Training and remove the burden from the drivers. This Allocates sufficient monies received by the State under the federal “American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021,” Pub.L.117-2, and “Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA),” Pub.L.113-128, to fund this program.	Asm. Michael Torrissi, Jr	billtext	CDL	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	01/09/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Labor.	01/09/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Labor.	970		4502
2024njab01117i	2025	NJ	AB	1117	Revises test for employment or independent contractor status under certain State labor laws.	Eliminates the B and C factors of the employment status test, thereby limiting the test to factor A, whether the individual has been and will continue to be free from control of the employer.	Asm. John Dimaio	billtext	Employee Misclassification	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	01/09/2024 Introduced, Referred to Assembly Committee on Labor.	01/09/2024 Introduced, Referred to Assembly Committee on Labor.	972		4438
2024njab01923i	2025	NJ	AB	1923	Requires owner or operator of certain trains to have discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans to transport certain hazardous materials by rail.	Requires owner or operator of certain trains to have discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans to transport certain hazardous materials by rail; requires DEP to request bridge inspection reports from US DOT.	Asm. Ellen Park	billtext	Rail	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	01/09/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	01/09/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	976		4719
2024njab02031i	2025	NJ	AB	2031	Establishes a “Port Support Zone” surrounding the Port Newark-Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal (“the port”) for the purpose of increasing the efficient movement and storage of containers and cargo.	Establishes a “Port Support Zone” surrounding the Port Newark-Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal (“the port”) for the purpose of increasing the efficient movement and storage of containers and cargo. Shipping volume at the port is expected to increase upon the completion of the expansion of the Panama Canal and the raising of the roadway of the Bayonne Bridge. The bill’s changes which impact the Port Support Zone, the area within a five-mile radius of the outermost boundary of the port, are necessary to position the State for the anticipated increased flow of containers and cargo into port. The bill provides that, notwithstanding any law, rule, regulation, or ordinance to the contrary: (1) no amendment or revision to any zoning ordinance shall change the classification of a district zoned for commercial or industrial purposes and located within the Port Support Zone; and (2) an overweight commercial vehicle may travel along any road reasonably contiguous to the port, so long as that road is within an industrial or commercial zone of that municipality. The bill amends current law to increase the allowable amount of redevelopment incentive grants awarded for qualified projects in the port support zone. The bill provides that any redevelopment incentive grant agreement with a developer for a project within the port support zone would not exceed 40 percent of the total cost of the project, unless the project included environmental remediation, in which case the Economic Development Authority could increase the amount of the reimbursement by up to 75 percent of the environmental remediation costs. The bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to 48 issue a special permit for the operation of overweight vehicles over designated routes reasonably contiguous to the Port Newark-Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal, within the “Port support zone,” or both, if the vehicle, meets specified criteria. The bill directs the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Commissioner of Transportation, to identify contaminated sites within the Port support zone and to prioritize those sites based upon their potential for use as warehousing and bulk distribution centers in support of the Port Newark-Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal. The bill directs the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to provide properties so identified with the highest priority for the department to cleanup and remove hazardous substances from those properties.The bill also directs the Commissioner of Environmental Protection to expedite any permit process involving the use of dredged materials on property located within the Port support zone if the property is being developed for a use to support the port.	Asm. Eliana Pintor Marin	billtext	Ports	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	01/09/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture.	01/09/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture.	977		4075
2024njab02683i	2025	NJ	AB	2683	Eliminates automatic increases of petroleum products taxes.	Eliminates the automatic increases of the petroleum products gross receipts tax. Currently, and through the year 2026, the rate of tax imposed on petroleum products is adjusted annually by the State Treasurer, in consultation with the Legislative Budget and Finance Officer, to meet the “highway fuel cap amount.” The highway fuel cap amount is roughly $2 billion, and based on the amount equivalent to 2016 fuel sales as if taxed at certain rates. If the amount of revenue in a year exceeds the cap amount, the following year’s tax rate is decreased. Conversely, if revenue in a year is less than the cap amount, the tax rate is increased the following year to meet the shortfall. Under this bill, the authority to increase the adjustable part of the tax rate is eliminated, but the authority to decrease the rate remains intact. Also makes amendments to avoid triggering the complete 18 cessation of certain fuel tax collections. This is necessary because P.L.2016, c.57, the act that created the automatic adjustments, contains a provision that requires the cessation of collections if the implementation of any section of that act were reversed or stopped by Legislative action. Included in that act are sections related to income, estate, and sales taxes. The provision is therefore amended to apply only to sections not affecting the petroleum products gross receipts tax.	Asm. Jay Webber	billtext	Fuel Tax	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	01/09/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	01/09/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	978		4720
2024njab02728i	2025	NJ	AB	2728	Revises factors for determining employment or independent contractor status under certain State labor laws.	Revises the factors for showing a worker is an independent contract. Under the bill, to determine whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor, all information that provides evidence of the degree of control and the degree of independence is to be considered. Facts that provide evidence of the degree of control and independence fall into three categories: (A) behavioral control; (B) financial control; and (C) the type of relationship of the parties. In making an employment determination any guidance on determining a worker’s employment status provided by the federal Internal Revenue Service in the United States Department of the Treasury is to be considered. This bill aligns the test for employment status under State law with the test in use by the Internal Revenue Service in the Department of the Treasury.	Asm. Brian Bergen	billtext	Employee Misclassification	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	01/09/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture.	01/09/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture.	979		4390
2024njar00068i	2025	NJ	AR	68	Urges the Federal Railroad Administration to stop Class I freight railroads from using precision-scheduled railroading.	Urges the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to stop Class I freight railroads from using precision-scheduled railroading (PSR). PSR is a strategy associated with an increase in efficiency and a decrease in costs. However, many railroad stakeholders and employees associate PSR with safety issues, including employee fatigue and locomotive upkeep. Although the FRA has begun to implement programs to combat some of the anticipated risks of PSR and continues to study the safety of PSR, this resolution urges the FRA to stop the use of PSR by Class I freight railroads.	Asm. William Moem	billtext	Rail	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	01/09/2024 Introduced, Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	01/09/2024 Introduced, Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	980		4721
2024njsb00622i	2025	NJ	SB	622	Establishes young driver program for commercial driver licences.	Requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to establish a program to increase the number of young drivers who possess a commercial driver license. The program is to be established in consultation with experts in the commercial trucking industry. The commission is required to include information on the program in its annual report.	Sen. Latham Tiver	billtext	CDL	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	01/09/2024 Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	01/09/2024 Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	981		4722
2024njsb01338i	2025	NJ	SB	1338	Revises factors for determining employment or independent contractor status under certain labor laws.	Revises the factors for showing a worker is an independent contract. Under the bill, to determine whether an individual is an employee or an independent contractor, all information that provides evidence of the degree of control and the degree of independence is to be considered. Facts that provide evidence of the degree of control and independence fall into three categories: (A) behavioral control; (B) financial control; and (C) the type of relationship of the parties. In making an employment determination any guidance on determining a worker’s employment status provided by the federal Internal Revenue Service in the United States Department of the Treasury is to be considered. This bill aligns the test for employment status under State law with the test in use by the Internal Revenue Service in the Department of the Treasury.	Sen. Michael Testa	billtext	Employee Misclassification	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	01/09/2024 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Labor.	01/09/2024 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Labor.	1014		4389
2024njsb01674i	2025	NJ	SB	1674	Requires Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax rate reduction if certain legislative action is taken that includes increases in other State tax rates revenue.	Requires Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax rate reduction if certain Legislative action is taken that includes increases in other State tax rates and revenue; dedicates revenues from certain sales and use tax increases to "Transportation Trust Fund Account."	Sen. Declan O'Scanlon	billtext	Fuel Tax	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	01/09/2024 Introduced in Senate, Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	01/09/2024 Introduced in Senate, Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1015		4739
2024njsb02171i	2025	NJ	SB	2171	Authorizes local tax on storage of empty shipping containers.	Authorizes municipalities to impose taxes on empty ISO shipping containers which are stored within their boundaries. A municipality would retain 75% of the amounts collected and remit 25% of the amounts collected to the county. Amounts retained by a municipality would be held in trust and used to fund infrastructure projects within the municipality. Amounts remitted to the county would be held in trust and used to fund infrastructure projects or for the acquisition or maintenance of open space within the municipality which collected the tax. Under the bill, the Directors of the Division of Local Government Services and the Division of Taxation would adopt a model ordinance to aid municipal governing bodies considering imposing a tax on empty ISO shipping containers.	Sen. Teresa Ruiz	billtext	Containers	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	01/09/2024 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Community and Urban Affairs.	01/09/2024 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Community and Urban Affairs.	1016		4079
2024njsb02807i	2025	NJ	SB	2807	Requires MVC to waive knowledge test requirement for certain military service members who apply for commercial driver license.	Requires MVC to waive knowledge test requirement for certain military service members who apply for commercial driver license. The State currently requires the MVC to waive the skills test requirement for qualified military service members who apply for certain commercial driver licenses. Under the bill, the MVC would also waive the knowledge test requirement for qualified military service members. As required by federal regulations, a current or former military service person may qualify for the knowledge test waiver if, during the one-year period immediately preceding the date of application, the person: was regularly employed as an operator of certain military vehicles; operated a vehicle that is representative of the type of commercial motor vehicle that the person expects to operate; has not simultaneously held more than one civilian license; has not had any license suspended, revoked, or canceled; has not been convicted of certain types of serious traffic offenses; and has not been convicted of certain types of motor vehicle violations arising in connection with a traffic accident and has no record of an accident in which the person was at fault. Under current State law, military applicants who seek to operate the following categories of commercial vehicles are not permitted to receive the skills test waiver if the vehicles are used in the transportation of hazardous materials.	Sen. Latham Tiver	billtext	CDL	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending committee assignment.	02/22/2024 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	02/22/2024 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1032		4722
2024njsb00252i	2025	NJ	SB	252	Requires owner or operator of certain trains to have discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans to transport certain hazardous materials by rail.	Requires owner or operator of certain trains to have discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans to transport certain hazardous materials by rail; requires DEP to request bridge inspection reports from US DOT.	Sen. Bob Smith	billtext	Rail	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	01/09/2024 Introduced in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	01/09/2024 Introduced in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1033		4437
2024njab03885i	2025	NJ	AB	3885	Imposes additional annual registration fee for electric vehicles; reduces rate of highway fuel taxes; authorizes DOT to conduct alternative revenue feasibility study.	Provides greater tax fairness between the owners of gas powered vehicles and electric vehicles. Establishes an additional annual registration fee for electric vehicles, provides for a reduction in the State tax on highway fuels under both the Petroleum Products Gross Receipts (PPGR) Tax and the Motor Fuels Tax, and require the Department of Transportation to study and make recommendations concerning the dedication of alternative sources of revenue to the Transportation Trust Fund.	Asm. Andrea Katz	billtext	Fuel Tax	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 2821.	02/27/2024 Introduced, Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	02/27/2024 Introduced, Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities.	1038		4753
2024njsb02821i	2025	NJ	SB	2821	Imposes additional annual registration fee for electric vehicles; reduces rate of highway fuel taxes; authorizes DOT to conduct alternative revenue feasibility study.	Provides greater tax fairness between the owners of gas powered vehicles and electric vehicles. Establishes an additional annual registration fee for electric vehicles, provides for a reduction in the State tax on highway fuels under both the Petroleum Products Gross Receipts (PPGR) Tax and the Motor Fuels Tax, and require the Department of Transportation to study and make recommendations concerning the dedication of alternative sources of revenue to the Transportation Trust Fund.	Sen. Paul Moriarty	billtext	Fuel Tax	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action.	02/27/2024 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	02/27/2024 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1039		4740
2024njab04460i	2025	NJ	AB	4460	Requires, for operation of hazardous freight trains, display of rail company name, crew of at lest two, max. train length of 8,500 ft, functioning wayside detectors, and submittal of federally required bridge inspection reports.	Requires at least a two-person crew on all dangerous hazardous trains. Requires that all dangerous hazardous trains clearly display the railroad company name. Specifies the two-person crew requirement is mandatory for train transporting one or more loaded freight cars containing any material poisonous by inhalation or transporting 10 or more loaded freight cars or freight cars loaded with bulk packages or containing certain hazardous materials. Prohibits operating any train that exceeds 8,500 feet in length on any main line or branch line within the State. Any person or railroad company that violates this maximum length is liable for a civil penalty of at least $500 but not more than $1,000 per foot exceeding the maximum train length allowed under the bill. The maximum penalty allowed is $250,000 in instances of gross negligence or a pattern of repeated violations that cause an imminent hazard of death or injury or that have caused death or injury, regardless of train length. The owner or operator of a privately owned railroad is required to submit a copy of federally required bridge inspection reports to the Commissioner of Transportation, the Governor, and the Legislature. Requires that wayside detector systems meeting standards are installed and operating along railroad tracks.	Asm. Clinton Calabrese	billtext	Rail	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action. Same as SB 3389.	06/03/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities. 06/06/2024 Reported and Referred to Assembly Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture. 09/12/2024 Reported from Assembly Committee on Commerce, Economic Development, and Agriculture. Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.	09/12/2024 Reported from Assembly Committee on Commerce, Economic Development, and Agriculture. Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.	1076		4759
2024njsb03389i	2025	NJ	SB	3389	Requires, for operation of hazardous freight trains, display of rail company name, crew of at lest two, max. train length of 8,500 ft, functioning wayside detectors, and submittal of federally required bridge inspection reports.	Requires at least a two-person crew on all dangerous hazardous trains. Requires that all dangerous hazardous trains clearly display the railroad company name. Specifies the two-person crew requirement is mandatory for train transporting one or more loaded freight cars containing any material poisonous by inhalation or transporting 10 or more loaded freight cars or freight cars loaded with bulk packages or containing certain hazardous materials. Prohibits operating any train that exceeds 8,500 feet in length on any main line or branch line within the State. Any person or railroad company that violates this maximum length is liable for a civil penalty of at least $500 but not more than $1,000 per foot exceeding the maximum train length allowed under the bill. The maximum penalty allowed is $250,000 in instances of gross negligence or a pattern of repeated violations that cause an imminent hazard of death or injury or that have caused death or injury, regardless of train length. The owner or operator of a privately owned railroad is required to submit a copy of federally required bridge inspection reports to the Commissioner of Transportation, the Governor, and the Legislature. Requires that wayside detector systems meeting standards are installed and operating along railroad tracks.	Sen. Patrick Diegnan, Jr	billtext	Rail	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action. Same as AB 4460.	06/06/2024 Introduced in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 9/30/2024 Reported from Senate Committee on Transportation. Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Appropriations.	9/30/2024 Reported from Senate Committee on Transportation. Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Appropriations.	1077		2769
2024njab04679i	2025	NJ	AB	4679	Requires certain high-traffic facilities, including ports, to obtain permit from DEP and annually implement measures to reduce air pollution caused by facility.	Requires certain high-traffic facilities to obtain a permit from the DEP and annually implement measures to reduce air pollution caused by the facility. Applies to “regulated facilities,” defined as (1) a facility used for the purpose of goods distribution, whether leased or used as a proprietary facility, which has 100,000 square feet or more of business area; (2) a facility located in an overburdened community and used for the purpose of goods distribution, whether leased or used as a proprietary facility, which has 50,000 square feet or more of business area; or (3) a facility that generates 50 or more truck trips per day, including a port or any part of a port. Requires each owner or operator of a regulated facility to obtain, and abide by the terms of, an indirect source air pollution permit issued by the DEP. The goal of the indirect source air pollution permit program would be to reduce air pollution from regulated facilities to zero by the year 2050. Persons who violate the bill's provisions could be liable for civil administrative penalties of between $10,000 and $20,000 per violation, and civil penalties of up to $20,000 per violation.	Asm. Andrea Katz	billtext	Emissions	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action. Companion to SB 3546.	09/12/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste.	09/12/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste.	1084		4753
2024njsb03546i	2025	NJ	SB	3546	Requires certain high-traffic facilities, including ports, to obtain permit from DEP and annually implement measures to reduce air pollution caused by facility.	Requires certain high-traffic facilities to obtain a permit from the DEP and annually implement measures to reduce air pollution caused by the facility. Applies to regulated facilities, defined as (1) a facility used for the purpose of goods distribution, whether leased or used as a proprietary facility, which has 100,000 square feet or more of business area; (2) a facility located in an overburdened community and used for the purpose of goods distribution, whether leased or used as a proprietary facility, which has 50,000 square feet or more of business area; or (3) a facility that generates 50 or more truck trips per day, including a port or any part of a port. Requires each owner or operator of a regulated facility to obtain, and abide by the terms of, an indirect source air pollution permit issued by the DEP. The goal of the indirect source air pollution permit program would be to reduce air pollution from regulated facilities to zero by the year 2050. Persons who violate the bill provisions could be liable for civil administrative penalties of between $10,000 and $20,000 per violation, and civil penalties of up to $20,000 per violation.	Sen. John McKeon	billtext	Emissions	12/19/2024	Carries-over to 2025 session. Pending Committee action. Companion to AB 4679.	09/12/2024 Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Energy.	09/12/2024 Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Energy.	1085		2099
2025casb00002i	2025	CA	SB	2	Voids the amendments made to the Low-Carbon Fuel Standard regulations in November 2024.	Voids amendments made in November 2024 to the Low-Carbon Fuel Standard regulations, which will increase the cost of a gallon of gasoline by sixty-five cents ($0.65) to eighty-five cents ($0.85).	Sen. Brian Jones	billtext	Emissions	03/26/2025	Pending reconsideration.	12/02/2024 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules for Assignment. 01/29/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality. 03/07/2025 Set for hearing in Senate Committee on Environmental Quality on 3/19/25. 03/12/2025 From Senate Committee on Environmental Quality passed with amendments. Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality. 03/19/2025 Failed passage in Senate Committee on Environmental Quality. Reconsideration granted.	03/19/2025 Failed passage in Senate Committee on Environmental Quality. Reconsideration granted.	1088		4513
2025casb00034i	2025	CA	SB	34	Requires the State Air Resources Board to establish an intermodal goods movement stakeholders group to include members from each specified port district.	Requires the State Air Resources Board to establish an intermodal goods movement stakeholders group consisting of, among others, a member from each specified port district. By requiring a port district to participate in the group, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the group to develop a plan that specifies short-term thresholds of yellow, orange, and red for port emissions and specifies actions to be taken to reduce port emissions and port-related emissions when the thresholds are reached, as specified. The bill would require the group to submit a report to the Legislature, on or before January 31, 2027, with its findings, recommendations, and the plan. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. Provides that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.	Sen. Laura Richardson	billtext	Emissions	04/23/2025	Scheduled for hearing on 4/28 in Senate Committee on Transportation.	12/02/2024 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules for assignment. 01/29/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Environmental Quality, and Transportation. 03/24/2025 From Senate Committee on Environmental Quality with amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality. 04/10/2025 From committee with author's amendments. Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality. 04/21/2025 From Senate Committee on Environmental Quality with amendments. Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality.	04/21/2025 From Senate Committee on Environmental Quality with amendments. Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality.	1089		3625
2025insb00125i	2025	IN	SB	125	Provides that July 1, 2025, (rather than July 1, 2027, under current law) is the last date for the index factor adjustment of the gasoline tax rate and the special fuel tax rate.	Provides that July 1, 2025, (rather than July 1, 2027, under current law) is the last date for the index factor adjustment of the gasoline tax rate and the special fuel tax rate.	Sen. Michael Young	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/10/2025	Dead.	01/08/2025 First reading and referral to Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy. 02/20/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	02/20/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1090		2905
2025mohb00396i	2025	MO	HB	396	Imposes restrictions on the placement of rolling stock stored on sidings near railroad crossings.	Establishes that the duty of every corporation or person owning or operating any railroad or branch in the state to maintain certain minimum distances from the near edge railroad crossings to railroad rolling stock stored on sidings. The minimum distance for stored rolling stock shall be five hundred feet unless the Department of Transportation determines a lesser or greater distance is necessary at a particular location and permits or orders a railroad to maintain the lessor or greater distance. If physical conditions require the use of a track temporarily or minimum distances cannot be obtained, the provisions of this section shall not apply to cars placed for loading or unloading or awaiting removal after loading or unloading; and cars identified as needing mechanical attention or repairs due to damage, defects, or safety issues, that are taken out of service for repairs.	Rep. Tara Peters	billtext	Rail	04/07/2025	Pending House action.	12/04/2024 Prefiled. 01/08/2025 First reading. 01/09/2025 Second reading. 02/06/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation. 03/13/2025 Re-referred to House Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions. 03/26/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions. 04/02/2025 Executive Session completed in House Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions. 04/02/2025 Passed favorably by House Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions. 04/03/2025 Reported to House with recommendation for passage.	04/03/2025 Reported to House with recommendation for passage.	1091		4778
2025mosb00462i	2025	MO	SB	462	Beginning on or after 1/1/26, authorizes a tax credit in the amount of 50% of an eligible taxpayer's qualified railroad expenditures and qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures.	For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, this act authorizes a tax credit in the amount of fifty percent of an eligible taxpayer's qualified railroad expenditures and qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures. "Qualified railroad expenditures" are defined as gross expenditures for maintenance, reconstruction, or replacement of railroad infrastructure, as described in the act. "Qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures" are defined as gross expenditures for new rail infrastructure, as described in the act. A tax credit for qualified railroad expenditures shall not exceed $5,000 multiplied by the number of miles of railroad track owned or leased in the state by a railroad, and the total amount of tax credits for qualified railroad expenditures authorized in a calendar year shall not exceed $4.5 million. A tax credit for qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures shall not exceed $1 million for each new rail-served customer project, and the total amount of tax credits for qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures authorized in a calendar year shall not exceed $5 million. An eligible taxpayer shall submit a certificate of eligibility to the Department of Economic Development after the completion of the qualified railroad expenditures or qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures. Tax credits authorized by the act shall not be refundable, but may be carried forward for five subsequent tax years. Tax credits may be transferred as described in the act. This act shall sunset on December 31, 2031, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly.	Sen. Denny Hoskins	billtext	Rail Tax Credit	03/28/2025	Pending Senate action.	12/03/2024 Prefiled. 01/08/2025 Read first time. 02/17/2025 Second reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Economic and Workforce Development. 03/12/2025 Hearing conducted in Senate Committee on Economic and Workforce Development. 03/26/2025 Senate Committee Substitute passed favorably from Senate Committee on Economic and Workforce Development.	03/26/2025 Senate Committee Substitute passed favorably from Senate Committee on Economic and Workforce Development.	1092		4351
2025txhb00326i	2025	TX	HB	326	Authorizes the increase or decrease of the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes based on the cost of certain highway projects.	Introduces a new mechanism for dynamically adjusting gasoline and diesel fuel tax rates in Texas based on changes in highway construction costs. Creates two new sections in the Texas Tax Code (162.1021 for gasoline and 162.2021 for diesel fuel) that establish an annual tax rate adjustment tied to the "highway cost index" - a 12-month moving average of materials and labor prices used in state highway projects. On January 1st of each year, starting in 2026, the tax rate will automatically increase or decrease by the percentage change in the highway cost index from the previous fiscal year. The Texas Comptroller will be responsible for calculating the new tax rates by December 1st each year, publishing them in the Texas Register, and notifying license holders of the updated rates. This approach aims to create a more responsive and data-driven method of setting fuel tax rates that can adapt to fluctuations in highway construction costs, potentially helping to ensure that fuel tax revenues more closely align with infrastructure development expenses. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, with the first rate adjustments occurring on January 1, 2026.	Rep. Ray Lopez	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/05/2025	Pending introduction and committee referral.	11/12/2024 Prefiled. 02/28/2025 Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.	02/28/2025 Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.	1093		4517
2025vasb00779i	2025	VA	SB	779	Requires railroad companies to comply with federal requirements for minimum train crews on all trains, locomotives, or light engines used in connection with moving freight and provides civil penalties for violations of such requirement.	Provides that no railroad company shall use or allow the use of any train, locomotive, or light engine in connection with the movement of freight unless such railroad company complies with the minimum train crew size safety requirements under 49 C.F.R. §§ 218.121 through 218.137, as amended from time to time. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the use of a train, locomotive, or light engine for hostler or utility service. Any railroad company in violation of the provisions of this section shall, in the discretion of the Commission, be fined not less than $500 nor more than $2,000. For a second violation within three years, such railroad company shall, in the discretion of the Commission, be fined not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000. For a third or subsequent violation within three years of the first violation, such railroad company shall, in the discretion of the Commission, be fined not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000. The number of violations within three years shall be measured by the dates that the violations occur.	Sen. Jennifer Foy	billtext	Rail	03/12/2025	Dead.	12/26/2024 Prefiled and referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 01/16/2025 Re-referred from Senate Committee on Transportation to Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor. 01/27/2025 Reported from Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor. 01/29/2025Constitutional reading dispensed on 1st reading. 01/29/2025 Passed by for the day. 01/29/2025 Rules suspended. 01/30/2025 Read second time in Senate and engrossed. 01/31/2025 Read third time and passed Senate. 02/06/2025 Read first time in House. Referred to House Committee on Labor and Commerce. 02/22/2025 Died upon adjournment.	02/22/2025 Died upon adjournment.	1094		4714
2025wahb01058i	2025	WA	HB	1058	Providing incentives to improve freight railroad infrastructure.	Creates various business and occupation, retail sales and use, and public utility tax exemptions and credits for class I, II, and III railroads and other eligible taxpayers for donated materials, maintenance, modernization, and new construction on short line railroad track.	Rep. Andrew Barkis	billtext	Rail	03/27/2025	Dead. Same as SB 5063.	12/13/2024 Prefiled. 01/13/2025 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Finance. 01/28/2025 Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance. 02/04/2025 Passed favorably from House Committee on Finance. 02/05/2025 Referred to House Committee on Appropriations. 03/12/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/12/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1095		4541
2025wasb05063i	2025	WA	SB	5063	Provides incentives to improve freight railroad infrastructure.	Creates various business and occupation, retail sales and use, and public utility tax exemptions and credits for class I, II, and III railroads and other eligible taxpayers for donated materials, maintenance, modernization, and new construction on short line railroad track.	Sen. Derek Stanford	billtext	Rail	03/27/2025	Dead. Same as HB 1058.	12/16/2025 Prefiled. 01/13/2025 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Ways & Means. 01/28/2025 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. 03/12/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/12/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1096		4779
2025njab04967i	2025	NJ	AB	4967	Requires DEP to implement Advanced Clean Trucks regulations no earlier than January 1, 2027.	Delays the implementation of the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP's) Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulations to January 1, 2027. Under current law, the regulations would become operative on January 1, 2025. The DEP adopted the Advanced Clean Trucks regulations in 2021. Pursuant to P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.15 et al.), the DEP is authorized to implement California's Low Emission Vehicle program in New Jersey. The ACT regulations would require, among other things, that manufacturers of medium-duty and heavy duty motor vehicles sell an increasing percentage of zero-emissions vehicles, capping at 40 percent to 75 percent of annual sales in 2035, depending on the type of vehicle sold.	Rep. Clinton Calabrese	billtext	Emissions	01/06/2025	Pending second reading in Assembly. Carries-over to 2025. Same as SB 3817.	10/21/2024 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities. 12/12/2024 Reported out of Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities. To second reading.	12/12/2024 Reported out of Assembly Committee on Transportation and Independent Authorities. To second reading.	1097		4759
2025njsb03817i	2025	NJ	SB	3817	Requires DEP to implement Advanced Clean Trucks regulations no earlier than January 1, 2027.	Delays the implementation of the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP's) Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulations to January 1, 2027. Under current law, the regulations would become operative on January 1, 2025. The DEP adopted the Advanced Clean Trucks regulations in 2021. Pursuant to P.L.2003, c.266 (C.26:2C-8.15 et al.), the DEP is authorized to implement California's Low Emission Vehicle program in New Jersey. The ACT regulations would require, among other things, that manufacturers of medium-duty and heavy duty motor vehicles sell an increasing percentage of zero-emissions vehicles, capping at 40 percent to 75 percent of annual sales in 2035, depending on the type of vehicle sold.	Asm. Pat Diegnan Jr.	billtext	Emissions	01/06/2025	Pending Committee action. Carries over to 2025. Same as AB 4967.	10/24/2024 Introduced in Senate and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Energy.	10/24/2024 Introduced in Senate and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Energy.	1098		2679
2025kyhb00147i	2025	KY	HB	147	Requires a crew of at least two persons during operation of a train; includes penalties for violation.	Requires a crew of at least two persons during operation of a train; includes penalties for violation.	Rep. Ashley Laferty	billtext	Rail	04/07/2025	Dead.	01/08/2025 Introduced in House. Referred to House Committee on Committees for committee assignment. 02/04/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation. 03/28/2025 Died upon adjournment.	03/28/2025 Died upon adjournment.	1099		4703
2025mohb00572i	2025	MO	HB	572	Authorizes motor fuel tax rate changes based on certain DOT expenditures.	Provides that for each fiscal year that the DOT's internal expenditures exceeds eighteen percent of the Department's total expenditures, as reported in the required annual report, the motor fuel tax shall be reduced by one cent per gallon for the following fiscal year. This reduction shall not reduce the rate of motor fuel tax by more than five cents per gallon below the rate of motor fuel tax in effect as of August 28, 2025. If the department of transportation's internal expenditures are less than eighteen percent of the DOT's total expenditures, as reported in the required annual report, the motor fuel tax rate in effect for such fiscal year shall be increased by one cent per gallon or increased up to the total rate in effect as of August 28, 2025, whichever is less, for the following fiscal year.	Rep. Josh Hurlbert	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/08/2025	Pending House action.	12/16/2024 Prefiled. 01/08/2025 Read first time in House. 01/09/2025 Read second time in House. 01/22/2025 Referred to House Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions. 02/11/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions. 02/19/2025 Executive Session completed. Committee substitute. 02/24/2025 Committee passed Committee substitute. 03/05/2025 Referred to House Committee on Rules. 03/06/2025 Executive Session continued. 03/06/2025 Action postponed. 03/12/2025 Executive Session completed. 03/12/2025 Voted Do Pass. 03/12/2025 Reported Do Pass. 03/25/2025 Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar. 03/31/2025 Taken Up for Perfection in House. 03/31/2025 Title of Bill Agreed To 03/31/2025 House Committee Substitute adopted in House. 03/31/2025 Perfected with amendments. Adopted. 04/01/2025 Referred for fiscal review. 04/03/2025 Executive Session continued. 04/03/2025 Action postponed in House. 04/07/2025 Placed on the Informal Third Reading Calendar in House. 04/08/2025 Executive Session completed in Fiscal Review.. 04/08/2025 Fiscal Review recommends passage in House.	04/08/2025 Fiscal Review recommends passage in House.	1100		4780
2025mohb00669i	2025	MO	HB	669	Authorizes a tax credit for certain railroad expenses.	Beginning January 1, 2026, eligible taxpayers may claim a nonrefundable tax credit of an amount equal to 50% for qualified railroad track expenditures, or for new qualified rail infrastructure expenditures.	Rep. Dane Diehl	billtext	Rail Tax Credit	04/08/2025	Pending House action.	12/23/2024 Prefiled. 01/08/2025 Read first time in House. 01/09/2025 Read second time in House. 02/06/2025 Referred to House Committee on Economic Development. 02/18/2025 Public Hearing completed in House. 02/25/2025 Executive Session continued. 02/25/2025 Action postponed in House. 03/04/2025 Executive Session completed. 03/04/2025 House Committee Substitute passed favorably by Committee. 03/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Rules - Administrative. 04/08/2025 Executive Session completed in Committee. 04/08/2025 Committee recommends passage by House.	04/08/2025 Committee recommends passage by House.	1101		4781
2025mohb00761i	2025	MO	HB	761	Requires the DOT to prioritize federal priority corridors in the statewide transportation improvement program (STIP) and requires any changes to the STIP to be approved by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.	Provides that, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, when preparing the statewide transportation improvement program (STIP), the DOT shall prioritize the high priority corridors identified in Section 1105(c) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, Pub. L. 102-240. Also, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any proposed amendments to the STIP within the implementation period shall be approved by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.	Rep. Louis Riggs	billtext	Intermodal Infrastructure	01/12/2025	Pending committee assignment.	01/08/2025 Introduced and read first time. 01/09/2025 Read second time.	01/09/2025 Read second time.	1102		4755
2025mosb00494i	2025	MO	SB	494	Repeals a portion of the tax on motor fuel, and specifies an expiration date for the exemption and refund process applicable to that portion.	Repeals a portion of the tax on motor fuel, including a future increase required under current law. The act contains an emergency clause, and specifies an expiration date for the exemption and refund process applicable to the repealed portion of the tax.	Sen. Nick Schroer	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/10/2025	Pending Committee action.	12/11/2024 Prefiled. 01/08/2025 First reading in Senate. 02/27/2025 Second reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety.	02/27/2025 Second reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety.	1103		4782
2025oksb00075i	2025	OK	SB	75	Requires certain railroad trains to have two certified crew members. Provides exceptions and penalties.	Requires any person or entity operating a railroad train hauling freight to have at least 2 certified crew members aboard the train. The provisions of this measure shall not apply to passenger trains, trains traveling no more than 30 mph outside of a rail yard attached solely to a caboose, helper services, hostler services, and the movement of a train solely to unload freight. Authorizes the Department of Public Safety to issue citations to violators and establishes a $250.00-$1,000.00 fine for the first offense, $1,000.00-$5,000.00 fine for the second offense, and $5,000.00-$10,000.00 for the third and subsequent offenses that occur within 3 years of another offense.	Sen. Jo Anna Dossett	billtext	Rail	04/07/2025	Dead.	02/03/2025 Scheduled for first reading. 02/04/2025 Second reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Aeronautics and Transportation. 03/28/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/28/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1104		4783
2025oksb00086i	2025	OK	SB	86	Requires certain railroad trains to have two crew members aboard during operation. Provides exceptions and penalties.	Requires any person or entity operating a railroad train hauling freight to have at least 2 certified crew members aboard the train. The provisions of this measure shall not apply to passenger trains, trains traveling no more than 30 mph outside of a rail yard attached solely to a caboose, helper services, hostler services, and the movement of a train solely to unload freight. The measure authorizes the Department of Public Safety to issue citations to violators and establishes a $250.00-$1,000.00 fine for the first offense, $1,000.00-$5,000.00 fine for the second offense, and $5,000.00-$10,000.00 for the third and subsequent offenses that occur within 3 years of another offense.	Rep. Dan Boren	billtext	Rail	04/07/2025	Dead.	02/03/2025 Scheduled for first reading. 02/04/2025 Second reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Aeronautics and Transportation. 03/28/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/28/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1105		3634
2025oksb00357i	2025	OK	SB	357	Requires any operator of a train in the state to maintain physical copies of the cargo manifest, the Emergency Response Guidebook, and identification cards showing the operators qualifications on each of the operator’s trains. Provides penalty for violation.	Requires any operator of a train in the state to maintain physical copies of the cargo manifest, the Emergency Response Guidebook, and identification cards showing the operators qualifications on each of the operator’s trains. The measure authorizes the Department of Public Safety to issue a citation for failing to comply with the provisions of this measure. The citation shall be $250.00-$1,000.00 for the first offense, $1,000.00-$5,000.00 for the second offense committed within 3 years of the first, and $5,000.00-$10,000.00 for the third and subsequent offense committed within the 3-year period.	Rep. Dan Boren	billtext	Rail	04/07/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/03/2025 Scheduled for first reading. 02/04/2025 Second reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Aeronautics and Transportation. 03/28/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/28/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1106		3634
2025nelb00037i	2025	NE	LB	37	Adopts the Railroad Safety Act.	Establishes the Railroad Safety Act which seeks to clarify rail safety procedures in the State of Nebraska. The bill clarifies that a Class I railroad shall not operate a train carrying hazardous substances that has a length greater than 8,500 feet on any mainline. It also provides that there must be an operational and properly maintained wayside detector system, including a hot bearings detector and dragging equipment detector. Provides procedures that a railroad must take once a defect message from a wayside detector system has been received. The bill also clarifies that a public crossing cannot be blocked for longer than 10 minutes unless the train, freight car, passenger car or railroad transportation engine is continuously moving or if circumstances beyond the railroad’s control prevent it from being moved. Provides that a crew member may report to their union representative of any safety issues, injury or death that occurred during the operation of a train or in yard service. In addition, the bill provides fines for violating the provisions within the bill. Clarifies that a railroad that transports hazardous substances in the state shall maintain insurance coverage in an amount that is adequate to pay for costs, damages and liabilities arising from accidents involving such transportation. The Public Service Commission is tasked with conducting periodic audits or investigations to ensure compliance with the insurance requirements.	Sen. Mike Jacobson	billtext	Rail	01/13/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/09/2025 Introduced. 01/13/2025 Referred to Committee on Transportation and Telecommunications.	01/13/2025 Referred to Committee on Transportation and Telecommunications.	1107		4784
2025insb00288i	2025	IN	SB	288	Provides for calculation of rates for gasoline and special fuel tax, and Gasoline Use Tax.	Provides that the gasoline license tax and the special fuel license tax must be imposed at the rate in effect on June 30 of the prior state fiscal year multiplied by the lesser of: (1) the statutory index factor; or (2) 1.02. It provides that the Gasoline Use Tax (GUT) rate shall be the lesser of the amount as computed under current law or the GUT rate on June 30 of the prior state fiscal year multiplied by 1.02.	Sen. Michael Young	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/10/2025	Dead.	01/13/2025 First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy. 02/20/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	02/20/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1108		2905
2025akhb00007I	2025	AK	HB	7	Establishes the Port of South Central Alaska Authority to manage and operate the Port of South Central Alaska.	Creates an authority with the powers, duties, and functions needed to operate the Port of South Central Alaska in Anchorage and manage its seaport, rail, industrial, and other properties in the best interests of the people of the state and to ensure that the authority is exclusively responsible for managing the financial and legal obligations of the Port of South Central Alaska. The legislature considers the continued operation of the Port of South Central Alaska by the authority as provided in this Act an essential government function of the state.	Rep. Kevin McCabe	billtext	Ports	01/27/2025	Pending committee assignment.	01/22/2025 Introduced.	01/22/2025 Introduced.	1109		4701
2025cthb05241i	2025	CT	HB	5241	Implements weigh-in motion systems for commercial motor vehicles enforcement activity.	Implements weigh-in-motion systems for commercial motor vehicle enforcement activities to reduce paperwork requirements related to the highway use tax, save time by preventing stops at weigh stations and reduce idling of commercial motor vehicles at weigh stations.	Rep. Jaime Foster	billtext	Size and Weight	04/07/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/14/2025 Introduced. Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation. 02/05/2025 Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation. 02/06/2025 Hearing in Joint Committee on Transportation.	02/06/2025 Hearing in Joint Committee on Transportation.	1110		4539
2025iasf00001i	2025	IA	SF	1	Concerns the comparative fault of railway corporations if length of train was determined to contribute to an accident.	Provides that when a train is 7,000 feet or longer and a jury determines that the length of the train contributed to an accident, the railway corporation shall not be eligible to seek a reduction in damages under the theory of comparative fault.	Sen. Tom Shipley	billtext	Rail	01/27/2025	Pending Senate action.	01/13/2025 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 01/16/2025 Senate Transportation Subcommittee Meeting scheduled for 01/22/2025. 01/22/2025 Senate Transportation Subcommittee recommends indefinite postponement.	01/22/2025 Senate Transportation Subcommittee recommends indefinite postponement.	1111		4581
2025iasf00038i	2025	IA	SF	38	Requires crew of at least two for operation of freight train. Provides penalty.	Requires a locomotive or railroad train operated by a class I rail carrier or class II rail carrier, when operating on a railroad track in connection with the movement of passengers or freight, to be operated by a crew consisting of at least two qualified railroad employees. The federal surface transportation board (STB) is an independent federal agency that is charged with the economic regulation of various modes of surface transportation including primarily freight rail. The STB has defined three classes of railway carriers, designated as class I, class II, and class III, respectively, according to annual revenue criteria. The STB threshold for a class I carrier includes a carrier earning revenue greater than $1,053,709,560. A class II, carrier is a carrier earning revenue between $47,299,851 and $1,053,709,560. Provides that a railroad company found guilty of violating this requirement is subject to a penalty of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 for a first offense, not less than $500 and not more than $5,000 for a second offense, and not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense. For purposes of determining whether a conviction is a first, second, or subsequent offense, provides that only offenses committed within the three-year period prior to the most recent offense shall be considered.	Sen. Tom Shipley	billtext	Rail	01/30/2025	Pending Senate action.	01/14/2024 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 01/15/2025 Referred to Senate Transportation subcommittee. 01/29/2025 Subcommittee recommends passage.	01/29/2025 Subcommittee recommends passage.	1113		4581
2025ilhb01637i	2025	IL	HB	1637	Provides that an increase in the rate of tax based on the change in the Consumer Price Index shall not occur from July 1, 2025 until July 1, 2027.	Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that an increase in the rate of tax based on the change in the Consumer Price Index shall not occur from July 1, 2025 until July 1, 2027. Effective immediately.	Rep. Amy Grant	billtext	Fuel Tax	02/10/2025	Pending committee assignment.	01/23/2025 Filed with Clerk of House. 01/28/2025 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Rules.	01/28/2025 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Rules.	1114		4533
2025mdsb00557i	2025	MD	SB	557	Prohibits State or local jurisdiction from imposing or levying a vehicle–miles–traveled tax or other similar fees, tolls, or taxes.	Prohibits the State or a local jurisdiction from imposing or levying a vehicle–miles–traveled tax or certain other similar fees, tolls, or taxes. Prohibits the State or a local jurisdiction from requiring the installation of a device in or on a privately owned vehicle to facilitate the reporting of vehicle miles traveled; and generally relating to a prohibition against a vehicle–miles–traveled tax and associated mandated devices.	Sen. Justin Ready	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/27/2025	Dead. Same as HB 1008.	01/24/2025 First reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Taxation. 03/17/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/17/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1115		4737
2025nelb00271i	2025	NE	LB	271	Makes it a Class IIIA felony for the offense of interference with railroad infrastructure, equipment, and personnel.	Makes it a Class IIIA felony and establishes fines for the offense of interference with railroad infrastructure, equipment, and personnel.	Sen. Tanya Storer	billtext	Rail	01/27/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/15/2025 Introduced. 01/17/2025 Referred to Committee on Judiciary.	01/17/2025 Referred to Committee on Judiciary.	1116		4785
2025nyab01002i	2025	NY	AB	1002	Requires railroad corporations to inform the Division of Homeland Security and emergency services, Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Transportation about freight rail trains transporting hazardous materials prior to traveling on tracks within the state.	Provides that every railroad corporation that operates any freight train within the state must inform the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Department of Environmental conservation, Department of Transportation about freight rail trains transporting hazardous materials prior to traveling on tracks within the state, and shall promptly update the hazardous waste manifest. Such information to be provided pursuant to this section shall include the same information required to be provided to local municipalities pursuant to Public Law 114-94, the federal Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act.	Asm. William Magnarelli	billtext	Rail	01/27/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/08/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	01/08/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	1117		46562
2025nyab01762i	2025	NY	AB	1762	Requires railroad corporations operating freight trains to submit quarterly inspection reports of any train yards operated in the state to the DOT.	Amends the railroad law by requiring every railroad corporation that operates any freight train with-in the state to submit quarterly reports to the Department of Transportation detailing the corporation's inspections of any train yard operated in the state by such corporation. Establishes that the DOT shall conduct follow up inspections based upon the content of the report. Empowers the commissioner to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this section.	Asm. Chris Eachus	billtext	Rail	01/27/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as SB 4811.	01/14/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	01/14/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	1118		4764
2025orsb00410i	2025	OR	SB	410	Repeals the weight-mile tax. Provides that diesel will be taxed in the same way that gas is currently taxed.	Repeals the weight-mile tax. Provides that diesel will be taxed in the same way that gas is currently taxed. Updates the laws to reflect the changes. Increases fees for specified vehicles. Modifies and adds laws related to transportation.	Sen. Fred Girod	billtext	Fuel Tax	01/27/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/13/2025 Introduced and first reading. Referred to President's desk. 01/17/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	01/17/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1119		4786
2025pahb00276i	2025	PA	HB	276	Provides for interagency cooperation regarding employee misclassification; and establishes the Employee Misclassification Working Group.	Establishes the Employee Misclassification Working Group and permits the Department of Revenue to share tax information with the Department of Labor & Industry to enhance enforcement.	Rep. David Delloso	billtext	Employee Misclassification	01/27/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/22/2025 Referred to House Committee on State Government.	01/22/2025 Referred to House Committee on State Government.	1120		4787
2025nysb00393i	2025	NY	SB	393	Computes sales and compensating use tax on retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon; requires prepayment.	Amends the tax law, by computing sales and compensating use tax on retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon.	Sen. Anthony Palumbo	billtext	Fuel Tax	01/27/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as AB 5794.	01/08/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.	01/08/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.	1121		4631
2025nysb00730i	2025	NY	SB	730	Exempts railroad rolling stock from sales and compensating use taxes.	Exempts railroad rolling stock from sales and compensating use taxes; defines "railroad rolling stock" as a device, which is used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks to transport goods, commodities, or equipment, including, but not limited to, flat cars, box cars, gondolas, hopper cars, or other freight railroad cars.	Sen. Patrick Galivan	billtext	Rail	01/27/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as AB 3520.	01/08/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.	01/08/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.	1122		4788
2025nysb01528i	2025	NY	SB	1528	Establishes a tax on carbon-based fuels.	Establishes a tax on carbon-based fuels to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions causing anthropogenic climate change.	Sen. Kevin Parker	billtext	Fuel Tax	01/27/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/08/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.	01/08/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.	1123		1951
2025nysb02048i	2025	NY	SB	2048	Requires the DOT to establish a central registry of reports, audits, plans and public inspections regarding freight rail operators, rail cars and freight lines or routes and rights of way.	Establishes a publicly available central registry of all reports, audits, plans and public inspections regarding freight rail operators, freight rail cars and train sets, freight lines or routes, and freight railroad corporation rights of way. The reports reports shall include, without limitation, daily inspection reports, safety plans, track inspection reports, bridge and tunnel inspection reports, safety incident reports, and annual bridge and tunnel certifications by such railroad corporations. The commissioner or commissioner's designee shall maintain and regularly update such registry. Provided, further, that the commissioner or such commissioner's designee may redact any records or portions thereof that are specifically exempted from disclosure by state or federal statute or regulation.	Sen. Lea Webb	billtext	Rail	01/27/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/15/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	01/15/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1124		4682
2025nysb02346i	2025	NY	SB	2346	Enacts the gas tax holiday act.	Enacts the "gas tax holiday act". Provides that from the first of the month after the effective date until December 31, 2025 the taxes imposed on retail sales of fuel gas, motor fuel and diesel motor fuel shall be exempt from certain taxes.	Sen. Kevin Parker	billtext	Fuel Tax	01/27/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/16/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revnue.	01/16/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revnue.	1125		1951
2025nysb02492i	2025	NY	SB	2492	Enacts an advanced clean fleets law to reduce vehicle emissions for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Requires newly purchased or leased drayage equipment to be zero or near-zero emissions as of 2027..	Enacts an advanced clean fleets law to reduce vehicle emissions for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Requires newly purchased or leased drayage equipment to be zero or near-zero emissions as of 2027.	Sen. Andrew Gounardes	billtext	Emissions	01/28/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as AB 6254.	01/21/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Conservation.	01/21/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Conservation.	1126		4664
2025nysb03228i	2025	NY	SB	3228	Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level.	Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels; authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level.	Sen. Robert Ortt	billtext	Fuel Tax	01/28/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/24/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.	01/24/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Budget and Revenue.	1127		4572
2025mnsf00820i	2025	MN	SF	820	Modifies the gross weight limit of vehicles to 108,000 pounds.	Modifies the gross weight limit of vehicles to 108,000 pounds.	Sen. Andrew Lang	billtext	Size and Weight	01/31/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as HF 1264.	01/30/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	01/30/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1129		4159
2025orsb00687i	2025	OR	SB	687	Provides that certain local governments may enact a fuel tax or vehicle registration fee without first submitting the proposed tax or registration fee to the electors.	Provides that a city or county may enact a fuel tax. The proposed tax will not need to go to the electors first. The Act says a county that is smaller may enact a car fee and does not need elector approval first.	Sen. Khanh Pham	billtext	Fuel Tax	01/31/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/13/2025 Introduced. First reading. 01/17/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue, and then Transportation.	01/17/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue, and then Transportation.	1130		4667
2025orsjr00004i	2025	OR	SJR	4	Provides that the Legislative Assembly provide by law for indexing the rate of motor vehicle fuel tax to inflation. Refers to the people at the next regular general election.	Proposes an amendment to the Oregon Constitution providing that the Legislative Assembly shall provide by law for indexing the rate of any motor vehicle fuel tax to inflation. Refers the proposed amendment to the people for their approval or rejection at the next regular general election.	Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue	billtext	Fuel Tax	01/31/2025	Pending committee assignment.	01/13/2025 Introduced. First reading. 01/17/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules.	01/17/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules.	1131		4790
2025casb00263i	2025	CA	SB	263	Authorizes a study on the impacts that potential future increases in tariffs and reciprocal tariffs on international trade of imports and exports might have on, among other things, California’s economic output.	Requires the Transportation Agency, in consultation with the Department of Finance and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, to conduct a study on the impacts that potential future increases in tariffs and reciprocal tariffs on international trade of imports and exports might have on, among other things, California’s economic output. Requires the agency to convene the freight advisory committee to discuss the scope of the study upon initiating the study. On or before January 1, 2026, would require the Transportation Agency to submit the study to the Legislature. Appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund to the agency, department, and office, for purposes of conducting the study.	Sen. Lena Gonzalez	billtext	Freight	04/27/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/03/2025 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules for assignment. 02/14/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Transportation, and Business, Professionals and Economic Development. 03/13/2025 From Senate Committee on Transportation with amendments. Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 03/26/2025 Passed favorably from Senate Committee on Transportation. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Business, Professionals and Economic Development. 04/03/2025 Hearing scheduled for 4/28 in Senate Committee on Business, Professionals and Economic Development.	04/03/2025 Hearing scheduled for 4/28 in Senate Committee on Business, Professionals and Economic Development.	1132		4607
2025hisb00186i	2025	HI	SB	186	Repeals inspection requirements for motor carrier vehicles.	Repeals inspection requirements for motor carrier vehicles citing that the costs of overseeing and enforcing the inspections are not justified by the inspections' benefits.	Sen. Kurt Fevella	billtext	Safety	03/10/2025	Dead.	01/15/2025 Introduced. Passed first reading. 01/17/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, and Judiciary. 03/06/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/06/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1133		4791
2025hisb00685i	2025	HI	SB	685	Establishes a comprehensive carbon emissions tax and dividend program in Hawaii designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while providing financial relief to taxpayers.	Establishes a comprehensive carbon emissions tax and dividend program in Hawaii designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while providing financial relief to taxpayers. Incrementally increases the environmental response, energy, and food security tax on petroleum products and fossil fuels from 2026 to 2036, with the tax rate rising each year to discourage fossil fuel consumption. To mitigate the potential economic impact on residents, the bill creates a carbon cashback tax credit system that will provide annual refundable tax credits to individual taxpayers and dependents, with the credit amounts increasing from 2026 to 2035 and then gradually decreasing. Reenacts the agricultural development and food security special fund, which was previously repealed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and establishes two new special funds: the carbon emissions tax and dividend special fund and the agricultural development and food security special fund. Tax revenues will be distributed across various state funds, including environmental response, energy security, and agricultural development funds. Requires the Department of Taxation and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit regular reports to the legislature evaluating the program's implementation and effectiveness, with the goal of reducing Hawaii's greenhouse gas emissions in line with the state's zero emissions clean economy target.	Sen. Mike Gabbard	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/10/2025	Dead. Same as HB 1375.	01/17/2025 Introduced. Passed first reading. 01/23/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Agriculture and Environment, Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Ways and Means. 03/06/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/06/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1134		4213
2025hihb01375i	2025	HI	HB	1375	Establishes a comprehensive carbon emissions tax and dividend program in Hawaii designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while providing financial relief to taxpayers.	Establishes a comprehensive carbon emissions tax and dividend program in Hawaii designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while providing financial relief to taxpayers. Incrementally increases the environmental response, energy, and food security tax on petroleum products and fossil fuels from 2026 to 2036, with the tax rate rising each year to discourage fossil fuel consumption. To mitigate the potential economic impact on residents, the bill creates a carbon cashback tax credit system that will provide annual refundable tax credits to individual taxpayers and dependents, with the credit amounts increasing from 2026 to 2035 and then gradually decreasing. Reenacts the agricultural development and food security special fund, which was previously repealed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and establishes two new special funds: the carbon emissions tax and dividend special fund and the agricultural development and food security special fund. Tax revenues will be distributed across various state funds, including environmental response, energy security, and agricultural development funds. Requires the Department of Taxation and the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit regular reports to the legislature evaluating the program's implementation and effectiveness, with the goal of reducing Hawaii's greenhouse gas emissions in line with the state's zero emissions clean economy target.	Rep. Jeanne Kapela	billtext	Same as SB 685.	03/10/2025	Dead. Same as SB 685.	01/23/2025 Introduced. Passed first reading. 01/27/2025 Referred to House Committees on Energy and Environmental Protection, Agriculture, Economic Development and and Technology, and Finance. 03/06/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/06/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1135		4792
2025ilhb01283i	2025	IL	HB	1283	Provides that all municipalities (currently, only municipalities in a county with a population of over 3,000,000 inhabitants) may impose a motor fuel tax.	Provides that all municipalities (currently, only municipalities in a county with a population of over 3,000,000 inhabitants) may impose a motor fuel tax.	Rep. Anthony DeLuca	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/08/2025	Pending committee action.	01/28/2025 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Rules. 02/11/2025 Assigned to House Committee on Revenue & Finance. 02/25/2025 To House Committee on Tax Policy Subcommittee. 03/11/2025 House Revenue and Finance Committee Subcommittee recommends passage. Reported back to House Committee on Revenue & Finance. 03/21/2025 Re-referred to House Committee on Rules.	03/21/2025 Re-referred to House Committee on Rules.	1136		4793
2025ilhb02613i	2025	IL	HB	2613	Reduces fuel tax to $0.19 per gallon, plus an additional 2 1/2 cents per gallon for diesel fuel.	Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Law. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2025, the rate of tax shall be $0.19 per gallon (currently, 39.2 cents per gallon, adjusted each year according to the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index), plus an additional 2 1/2 cents per gallon for diesel fuel, liquefied natural gas, or propane. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that no tax may be imposed under the Municipal Motor Fuel Tax Law on or after July 1, 2025. Preempts the exercise of home rule powers.	Rep. Adam Niemerg	billtext	Fuel Tax	02/10/2025	Pending committee assignment.	02/04/2025 Filed with House Clerk. 02/06/2025 Referred to House Committee on Rules.	02/06/2025 Referred to House Committee on Rules.	1137		4457
2025ilsb01608i	2025	IL	SB	1608	Creates the Cargo Transportation Fee Act.	Creates the Cargo Transportation Fee Act. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality or a county may impose a fee upon interstate carriers and intrastate carriers that (i) transport by common carrier tangible personal property in the State, (ii) transport that tangible personal property for the purpose of selling that tangible personal property at retail, and (iii) receive tangible personal property directly from an intermodal facility that is located in the municipality or county that enacts the ordinance. Sets forth the amount of the fee. Provides that 95% of the proceeds from the fee shall be deposited into the Cargo Transportation Fee Fund and 5% of the proceeds shall be deposited into the Motor Carrier Safety Inspection Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Cargo Transportation Fee Fund and sets forth the uses for that Fund.	Sen. Rachel Ventura	billtext	Cargo Fee	03/10/2025	Committee deadline established as 4/11/2025.	02/04/2025 First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Assignments. 02/11/2025 Assigned to Senate Committee on Revenue.	02/11/2025 Assigned to Senate Committee on Revenue.	1138		4716
2025mdhb01008i	2025	MD	HB	1008	Prohibits state or local jurisdiction from imposing or levying a vehicle-miles-traveled tax or other similar fees, tolls, or taxes.	Prohibits the State or a local jurisdiction from imposing or levying a vehicle–miles–traveled tax or certain other similar fees, tolls, or taxes. Prohibits the State or a local jurisdiction from requiring the installation of a device in or on a privately owned vehicle to facilitate the reporting of vehicle miles traveled; and generally relating to a prohibition against a vehicle–miles–traveled tax and associated mandated devices.	Del. Jason Buckel	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/27/2025	Dead. Same as SB 557.	01/31/2025 First reading. Referred to House Committees on Ways and Means, and Environment and Transportation. 02/04/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Ways and Means. 03/17/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/17/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1139		4794
2025mdsb00855i	2025	MD	SB	855	Establishes requirements and prohibitions related to the operation of railroads in the State.	Establishes requirements and prohibitions related to the operation of railroads in the State, including provisions related to the size of the crew, blocking of railroad and highway grade crossings, the length of trains operating on a main or branch line, wayside detectors, and investigations by railroad labor union representatives; and requiring the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to establish and maintain a reporting system regarding the transportation of hazardous materials and waste by rail in the State.	Sen. Arthur Ellis	billtext	Rail	03/27/2025	Dead. Same as HB 958.	02/03/2025 First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. 02/06/2025 Hearing in Senate Committee on Finance. 03/17/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/17/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1140		4606
2025mdhb00958i	2025	MD	HB	958	Establishes requirements and prohibitions related to the operation of railroads in the state.	Establishing requirements and prohibitions related to the operation of railroads in the State, including provisions related to the size of the crew, blocking of railroad and highway grade crossings, the length of trains operating on a main or branch line, wayside detectors, and investigations by railroad labor union representatives; and requiring the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to establish and maintain a reporting system regarding the transportation of hazardous materials and waste by rail in the State.	Del. Dana Stein	billtext	Rail	03/27/2025	Dead. Same as SB 855.	01/31/2025 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Environment and Transportation. 02/03/2025 Hearing scheduled for 2/20 in House Committee on Environment and Transportation. 03/17/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/17/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1141		4559
2025mnsf01003i	2025	MN	SF	1003	Abolishes motor fuel taxes.	Abolishes motor fuel taxes.	Sen. Julia Coleman	billtext	Fuel Tax	02/06/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as HF 191.	02/06/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	02/06/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1142		4633
2025mohb01117i	2025	MO	HB	1117	Requires railroad train carrying freight to have at least two qualified crew members. Provides penalties for violation.	Requires railroad train carrying freight to have at least two qualified crew members. Violation is a Class D misdemeanor for a first offense and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars; Class C misdemeanor for a second offense and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed seven hundred dollars; and Class B misdemeanor for a third or subsequent offense and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars.	Rep. Jeremy Dean	billtext	Rail	03/10/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/29/2025 Introduced. Read first time. 01/30/2025 Read second time. 03/05/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	03/05/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	1143		4795
2025nmhb00019i	2025	NM	HB	19	Enacts the Trade Ports Development Act.	Creates the Trade Ports Development Act to promote economic development and enhance supply chain resiliency by enabling the creation of trade port districts in the state and authorizing the use of public-private partnerships (P3s) for development and operation thereof. Trade port districts will include multimodal systems and facilities to efficiently manage cargo and its movement between locations. The trade ports program will be supported by a Trade Ports Development Fund comprised of a monthly distribution from Gross Receipts Tax revenues and a distribution from Motor Vehicle Excise Tax revenues. Responsibility for creating and implementing trade ports falls to the Department of Economic Development (EDD). Certain aspects of the program, namely coordination and compliance with statewide transportation improvement programs, include the involvement of the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT). Also changes the distribution matrix for the vehicle excise tax.	Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil	billtext	Port Infrastructure	04/23/2025	Effective 7/1/2025.	01/21/2025 Referred to House Committees on Economic Development, and Transportation. 01/30/2025 Reported by House Committee on Economic Development with recommendation for passage as amended. 02/28/2025 Reported by Committee with recommendation for passage of Committee Substitution. 03/03/2025 Committee Substitute passed House. 03/03/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Tax, Business and Transportation, and Finance. 03/16/2025 Reported by Senate Committee on Tax, Business and Transportation with recommendation for passage with amendment. 03/22/2025 Reported by Senate Committee on Finance with recommendation for passage with amendment. 03/22/2025 Passed Senate. House concurred in Senate amendments. 04/08/2025 Signed by Governor.	04/08/2025 Signed by Governor.	1144		4709
2025nmsb00129i	2025	NM	SB	129	Proposes a rail infrastructure corporate income tax credit for class 2 and 3 railroads that construct or reconstruct railroad systems.	Proposes a rail infrastructure corporate income tax credit for class 2 and 3 railroads in the state that construct or reconstruct railroad systems. The credit is 50 percent of a taxpayer’s qualified reconstruction or replacement costs or qualified new rail infrastructure costs, with total credits limited to $1 million for new rail infrastructure expenditures. For reconstruction or replacement expenditures, the amount of credit shall not exceed $5,000 multiplied by the number of miles of railroad track owned or leased in the state at the end of the taxable year. Certification for these credits is done by the Department of Transportation (NMDOT), which may certify a maximum aggregate of $6 million per calendar year. The credit is not refundable but the amount that exceeds the tax liability in the taxable year may be carried forward for five consecutive years. The credit may be sold, exchanged, or transferred to another taxpayer.	Sen. Crystal Brantley	billtext	Rail Tax Credit	02/06/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/23/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Tax, Business and Transportation, and Finance.	01/23/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Tax, Business and Transportation, and Finance.	1145		4741
2025nvsb00180i	2025	NV	SB	180	Establishes minimum amount of liability coverage for commercial motor vehicles to $1.5MM.	Existing law authorizes the Nevada Transportation Authority of the Department of Business and Industry and the Department of Motor Vehicles to require certain motor carriers to file with the Authority or the Department, as applicable, in a form required and approved by the Authority or the Department a liability insurance policy, or a certificate of insurance in lieu thereof, or a bond of a surety company, or other surety, in such reasonable sum as the Authority or the Department may deem necessary to protect adequately the interests of the public. This bill requires the Authority or the Department to require the filing of such policy, certificate, bond or other surety, in an amount not less than $1,500,000 by: (1) every fully regulated carrier which is subject to regulation by the Authority and authorized to transport only freight; and (2) every other common and contract motor carrier and every private carrier which is subject to regulation by the Department and authorized to transport intrastate-only freight by vehicles with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or more.	Sen. Edgar flores	billtext	Auto Liability Insurance	02/06/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/05/2025 Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Growth and Infrastructure.	02/05/2025 Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Growth and Infrastructure.	1146		4796
2025idhb00155i	2025	ID	HB	155	Creates penalty for impeding and trespassing related to strategic facilities.	Creates a penalty for impeding and trespassing related to strategic facilities, which includes a port, railroad switching yard, trucking terminal, or other freight transportation facility. Includes provisions for misdemeanor and felony charges based on the circumstances of the action. Misdemeanor impeding: For individuals who plead or are found guilty,sentencing may include up to six months in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Felony impeding: For individuals who plead or are found guilty if damages are more than $10,000, sentencing includes up to two years in a state penitentiary and a fine up to $100,000 (not to exceed the damage or economic loss). Misdemeanor trespassing: For individuals who plead or are found guilty for the first time, sentencing may include up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Felony trespassing: For any person who pleads or is found guilty of trespassing for a second time within five years, it qualifies as a felony with a sentence of up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $20,000. A separate fine of up to $100,000 exists for an individual or organization that solicits impeding or trespassing of strategic facilities.	House Committee on Judiciary Rules and Administration.	billtext	Cargo Theft/Freight Fraud Enforcement	03/10/2025	Dead.	02/06/2025 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Judiciary, Rules and Administration. 03/03/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/03/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1147		1533
2025nyab03383i	2025	NY	AB	3383	Establishes the freight rail safety task force to review the state of freight rail safety in the state and make policy and budgetary recommendations.	Establishes a freight rail safety task force, chaired by the Commissioner of Transportation and comprised of eleven members appointed by the Governor, the temporary president of the senate, the minority leader of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, and the minority leader of the assembly, to review the state of freight rail safety in the state and make policy and budgetary recommendations. The members of the task force shall serve without compensation, except that members shall be allowed their necessary and actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The task force shall issue a report of its findings and recommendations on the measures needed to ensure safe and reliable freight rail transportation, specifically on: a. enhancing coordination and information sharing between the federal, state, and local regulators; b. establishing a uniform safety training program for DOT engineers and local regulators; c. a review of federal laws and rules relating to regulations of freight rail operations	Asm. Chris Eachus	billtext	Rail	02/07/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	01/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1149		4764
2025nyab03520i	2025	NY	AB	3520	Exempts railroad rolling stock from sales and compensating use taxes.	Exempts railroad rolling stock from sales and compensating use taxes; defines "railroad rolling stock" as a device, which is used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks to transport goods, commodities, or equipment, including, but not limited to, flat cars, box cars, gondolas, hopper cars, or other freight railroad cars.	Asm. Patrick Burke	billtext	Rail	02/07/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as SB 730.	01/28/25 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	01/28/25 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	1150		4654
2025nyab04167i	2025	NY	AB	4167	Requires commercial trucks be equipped with commercial GPS devices.	Requires trucks to utilize commercial GPS designed for use by a commercial vehicle which is able to provide audible and visual warnings when the truck is on a route where the height, weight, width, or length of the truck exceeds the limitations of such route when operating on public highways in the state.	Asm Michaelle Solanges	billtext	Safety	02/07/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/31/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	01/31/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	1151		4679
2025ilsb01948i	2025	IL	SB	1948	Provides that a vehicle or combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled wholly or partially by an electric battery or hydrogen fuel cell electric fueling system may exceed the posted weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds.	Provides that a vehicle or combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled wholly or partially by an electric battery or hydrogen fuel cell electric fueling system may exceed the posted weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds.	Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel	billtext	Size and Weight	03/10/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/06/2025 First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Assignments. 02/25/2025 Assigned to Senate Committee on Transportation.	02/25/2025 Assigned to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1152		4797
2025ilhb02963i	2025	IL	HB	2963	Establishes the Road Usage Charge Advisory Committee to guide the development and evaluation of the road usage charge pilot program and to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue as an alternative to the current system of motor fuel taxes.	Establishes the Road Usage Charge Advisory Committee to guide the development and evaluation of the road usage charge pilot program and to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue as an alternative to the current system of taxing highway use through motor fuel taxes. Sets forth the membership and duties of the committee. Requires the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of State and based on the recommendations of the Committee, to implement a statewide pilot program by January 1, 2026 to assess a user fee on owners of motor vehicles that is based on the number of miles traveled on public roadways in this State by those vehicles.	Rep. Marcus Evans	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/27/2025	Pending committee assignment.	02/06/2025 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Rules. 03/04/2025 Assigned to House Committee on Transportation: Regulation, Roads and; Bridges. 03/18/2025 House Committee Amendment No. 1 filed with Clerk. 03/18/2025 House Committee Amendment No. 1 referred to House Committee on Rules. 03/19/2025 House Committee Amendment No. 1 referred to House Committee on Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges. 03/21/2025 House Committee Amendment No. 1 re-referred to House Committee on Rules.	03/21/2025 House Committee Amendment No. 1 re-referred to House Committee on Rules.	1153		4799
2025ilsb02360i	2025	IL	SB	2360	Amends motor fuel tax law. Provides that the July 1, 2025 tax increase based on the Consumer Price Index shall not occur.	Amends motor fuel tax law. Provides that the July 1, 2025 tax increase based on the Consumer Price Index shall not occur.	Sen. Jason Plummer	billtext	Fuel Tax	02/10/2025	Pending committee assignment.	02/07/2025 First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Assignments.	02/07/2025 First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Assignments.	1154		4800
2025nyab04823i	2025	NY	AB	4823	Exempts from sales and use taxes certain motor vehicles, parts and services, and railroad rolling stock, parts and services.	Exempts from sales and use taxes certain motor vehicles, parts and services, and railroad rolling stock, parts and services. Provides that purchase, rental, or lease of tractors, trailers, and semitrailers that have a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds is exempt. The purchase of parts and property for equipping, maintaining, or repairing qualifying vehicles is exempt. The installation, maintenance, and repair services performed on qualifying vehicles are exempt. Railroad rolling stock, parts, and services are exempt.	Asm. Brian Manktelow	billtext	Sales and Use Tax Exemption	02/10/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/06/2025 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	02/06/2025 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	1155		4590
2025okhb01914i	2025	OK	HB	1914	Requires any operator of a train in the state to maintain physical copies of the cargo manifest, the Emergency Response Guidebook, and identification cards showing the operators qualifications on each ot the operator's trains. Provides penalty for violation.		Rep. Arturo Alonso Sandoval	billtext	Rail	04/07/2025	Dead.	02/03/2025 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Development. 02/04/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation. 03/28/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/28/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1156		4798
2025oksb00971i	2025	OK	SB	971	Requires certain railroad trains to have two crew members aboard during operation. Provides exceptions and penalties.	Requires any person or corporation operating a railroad train to have at least 2 certified crew members aboard the railroad train while the railroad train is in motion. This requirement shall not apply to trains primarily engaged in transporting people, locomotives traveling slower than 30 mph attached only to a caboose, helper services, hostler services, and trains unloading freight. The measure authorizes the Department of Public Safety to issue citations equal to $250.00-$1,000.00 for the first violation, $1,000.00-$5,000.00 for a second violation within 3 years of the first violation, and $5,000.00-$10,000.00 for a third and subsequent violations.	Sen. Darrell Weaver	billtext	Rail	04/07/2025	Deaad.	02/03/2025 First reading. 02/04/2025 Second reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Aeronautics and Transportation. 03/28/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/28/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1157		4711
2025tnhb00770i	2025	TN	HB	770	Increases, to the extent permissible under federal law, the maximum gross vehicle weight of a vehicle with an axle group of three axles that can be operated on the public highways of this state to 85,000 pounds.	Increases, to the extent permissible under federal law, the maximum gross vehicle weight of a vehicle with an axle group of three axles that can be operated on the public highways of this state to 85,000 pounds. If an operator is assessed an additional tax on each pound of weight for which no Tennessee tax has been previously paid, then such additional tax must be paid to the department within ninety (90) days of being assessed.	Rep. John Crawford	billtext	Size and Weight	03/11/2025	Dead. Same as SB 781.	02/05/2025 Introduced. Passed on first consideration in House. 02/05/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation. 02/10/2025 Assigned to House Transportation Subcommittee. 02/26/2025 Placed on House Transportation Subcommittee calendar for 3/4/2025. 03/04/2025 Failed in House Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee.	03/04/2025 Failed in House Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee.	1158		4801
2025tnsb00781i	2025	TN	SB	781	Increases, to the extent permissible under federal law, the maximum gross vehicle with an axle group of three axles that can be opperated on the p[ublic highways of this state to 85,000 pounds.	Increases, to the extent permissible under federal law, the maximum gross vehicle weight of a vehicle with an axle group of three axles that can be operated on the public highways of this state to 85,000 pounds.	Sen. Becky Massey	billtext	Size and Weight	03/05/2025	Pending second reading. Same as HB 770.	02/10/2025 Introduced. Passed on first consideration. 02/12/2025 Passed on Second Consideration. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation and Safety.	02/12/2025 Passed on Second Consideration. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation and Safety.	1159		4802
2025tnhb00736i	2025	TN	HB	736	Establishes study to identify alternative sources to current motor fuel-based taxes and vehicle registration fees.	Requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to study sustainable funding sources that meet this state's future transportation infrastructure needs and submit its recommendations to the chair of the committee in the House of Representatives with jurisdiction over transportation matters, the chair of the Transportation and Safety Committee of the Senate, and the legislative librarian on or before January 15, 2026. The study and report must: (1) Examine overall road, bridge, and other transportation infrastructure needs of this state; (2) Identify measures to increase revenue to meet the transportation infrastructure needs of this state in the long-term future; (3) Identify alternative sources to current motor fuel-based taxes and vehicle registration fees to supplement the decreases in transportation infrastructure funding due to vehicles becoming more fuel efficient or using no fuel; and (4) Survey funding sources and programs used by at least three (3) other states to address their challenges in establishing sustainable transportation infrastructure funding.	Rep. Greg Vital	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/08/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as SB 703.	02/05/2025 Introduced. Passed first consideration in House. 02/06/2025 Referred to House Committees on Transportation, and Finance, Ways & Means. 02/10/2025 Assigned to House Transportation Subcommittee. 02/26/2025 Placed on House Transportation Subcommittee for 3/4/2025. 03/04/2025 Action deferred in Transportation Subcommittee to 3/11/2025. 03/05/2025 Placed on Senate Transportation Subcommittee calendar for 3/11/2025. 04/02/2025 Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee. To Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.	04/02/2025 Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee. To Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.	1160		4803
2025tnsb00703i	2025	TN	SB	703	Establishes study to identify alternative sources to current motor fuel-based taxes and vehicle registration fees.	Requires the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to study sustainable funding sources that meet this state's future transportation infrastructure needs and submit its recommendations to the chair of the committee in the House of Representatives with jurisdiction over transportation matters, the chair of the Transportation and Safety Committee of the Senate, and the legislative librarian on or before January 15, 2026. The study and report must: (1) Examine overall road, bridge, and other transportation infrastructure needs of this state; (2) Identify measures to increase revenue to meet the transportation infrastructure needs of this state in the long-term future; (3) Identify alternative sources to current motor fuel-based taxes and vehicle registration fees to supplement the decreases in transportation infrastructure funding due to vehicles becoming more fuel efficient or using no fuel; and (4) Survey funding sources and programs used by at least three (3) other states to address their challenges in establishing sustainable transportation infrastructure funding.	Sen. Becky Massey	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/08/2025	Pending House action. Same as HB 736.	02/10/2025 Introduced. Passed on first consideration in Senate. 02/12/2025 Passed on Second Consideration. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation and Safety. 03/05/2025 Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/12/2025. 03/12/2025 Senate Committee on Transportation and Safety recommended for passage with amendment. Referred to Senate Calendar Committee. 03/17/2025 Senate adopted amendment. 03/17/2025 Passed Senate as amended, Engrossed. 03/20/2025 Received in House from Senate.	03/20/2025 Received in House.	1161		4802
2025wahb01860i	2025	WA	HB	1860	Creates the Supply Chain Competitiveness Infrastructure Program (Program) to provide grants and loans to ensure successful and efficient operation of the supply chain to and from public and tribal ports.	Creates the Supply Chain Competitiveness Infrastructure Program to provide grants and loans to ensure successful and efficient operation of the supply chain to and from public and tribal ports. Requires the Department of Transportation to set Program priorities, determine eligibility, and develop criteria to prioritize projects through collaboration with critical supply chain stakeholders.	Rep. Julia Reed	billtext	Infrastructure Financing	03/27/2025	Dead. Same as SB 5649.	02/06/2025 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans. 02/14/2025 Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans. 02/19/2025 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans. Passed favorably. 02/20/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation. 03/12/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/12/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1162		4804
2025wasb05649i	2025	WA	SB	5649	Creates the Supply Chain Competitiveness Infrastructure Program (Program) to provide grants and loans to ensure successful and efficient operation of the supply chain to and from public and tribal ports.	Creates the Supply Chain Competitiveness Infrastructure Program to provide grants and loans to ensure successful and efficient operation of the supply chain to and from public and tribal ports. Requires the Department of Transportation to set Program priorities, determine eligibility, and develop criteria to prioritize projects through collaboration with critical supply chain stakeholders.	Sen. Marko Liias	billtext	Infrastructure Financing	04/07/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as HB 1860.	02/03/2025 First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 02/25/2025 Public hearing in Senate Committee on Transportation. 02/27/2025 Executive action taken in Senate Committee on Transportation. Passed favorably. 02/28/2025 Passed to Senate Committee on Rules for second reading. 03/11/2025 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. 03/12/2025 Third reading. Passed Senate.House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans. 03/19/2025 Hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans. 03/21/2025 Passed favorably by House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans. 03/25/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation. 04/03/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Transportation.	04/03/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Transportation.	1163		4489
2025azsb01370i	2025	AZ	SB	1370	Revises commercial motor vehicle weight violation penalties, replacing criminal misdemeanor charges with civil penalties for various infractions.	Modifies several sections of Arizona law related to commercial motor vehicles, primarily focusing on adjusting civil penalties and clarifying regulations. Makes changes to turning requirements for larger vehicles, allowing vehicles over 40 feet long or 10 feet wide to deviate from standard lane turning protocols when necessary for safe navigation. Revises weight violation penalties, replacing criminal misdemeanor charges with civil penalties for various infractions such as refusing to submit to vehicle weighing (now a $250 penalty), violating envelope permits (now a $750 penalty), and operating outside of motor carrier registration (now a $500 penalty). Updates definitions of commercial motor vehicles, adding more specific language about gross vehicle weight ratings and clarifying what constitutes a commercial motor vehicle. Additionally, the bill makes technical amendments to several statutory sections, such as correcting grammatical issues and standardizing language around weight measurements and vehicle classifications. These changes aim to streamline enforcement of commercial vehicle regulations, reduce criminal penalties, and provide more clear and consistent guidelines for commercial vehicle operators in Arizona.	Sen. Kevin Payne	billtext	Size and Weight	04/23/2025	Pending Senate action.	02/03/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Rules, and Public Safety. 02/04/2025 Second reading in Senate. 02/12/2025 Passed from Senate Committee on Public Safety. 02/26/2025 Third reading. Passed Senate as amended. Transmitted to House. 03/03/2025 First reading in House. Referred to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 03/04/2025 Second reading in House. 03/19/2025 Passed House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as amended in Senate. 03/24/2025 Passed House Committee of the Whole consent calendar. 03/25/2025 Passed by House majority and minority caucuses. 03/27/2025 House Committee of the Whole recommended passage as amended. 04/14/2025 Third reading. Passed House. Transmitted to Senate. 04/22/2025 Recommended for passage by Senate Conference Committee.	04/22/2025 Recommended for passage by Senate Conference Committee.	1164		4805
2025cthb05417i	2025	CT	HB	5417	Combines the petroleum products gross earnings tax and the motor vehicle fuels tax and impose one tax on a per-gallon basis.	Provides that title 12 of the general statutes be amended to combine the petroleum products gross earnings tax and the motor vehicle fuels tax, and impose one tax on a per-gallon basis.	Rep. Tim Ackert	billtext	Fuel Tax	02/10/2025	Pending Committee action.	01/17/2025 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.	01/17/2025 Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding.	1165		4578
2025ilhb02394i	2025	IL	HB	2394	Provides that a vehicle or combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled wholly or partially by an electric battery or hydrogen fuel cell electric fueling system may exceed the posted weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds.	Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a vehicle or combination of vehicles operated by an engine fueled wholly or partially by an electric battery or hydrogen fuel cell electric fueling system may exceed the posted weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds.	Rep. Harry Benton	billtext	Size and Weight	04/08/2025	Pending House action.	02/04/2025 First reading. Referred to House Committee on Rules. 02/25/2025 Assigned to House Committee on Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Subcommittee. 03/10/2025 Committee Filed Amendment No. 1 with House Clerk. 03/10/2025 House Committee Amendment No. 1 referred to House Committee on Rules. 03/11/2025 House Committee Amendment No. 1 referred to House Committee on Transportation: Vehicles & Safety. 03/12/2025 House Committee Amendment No. 1 adopted in House Committee on Transportation: Vehicles and Safety. 03/12/2025 House Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 008-003-000 03/12/2025 Placed on House Calendar for 2nd Reading and Short Debate 03/20/2025 Second Reading and Short Debate in House. 03/20/2025 Placed on House calendar for 3rd Reading and Short Debate.	03/20/2025 Placed on House calendar for 3rd Reading and Short Debate.	1166		4630
2025ilsb01938i	2025	IL	SB	1938	Creates the Road Usage Charge Act.	Creates the Road Usage Charge Act. Establishes the Road Usage Charge Advisory Committee to guide the development and evaluation of the road usage charge pilot program and to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue as an alternative to the current system of taxing highway use through motor fuel taxes. Sets forth the membership and duties of the committee. Requires the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of State and based on the recommendations of the Committee, to implement a statewide pilot program by January 1, 2026 to assess a user fee on owners of motor vehicles that is based on the number of miles traveled on public roadways in this State by those vehicles. Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that, on and after February 1, 2026, the Chicago Transit Board shall have 8 members (currently 7 members). Makes changes to the number of affirmative votes by Directors required to issue bonds. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act.	Sen. Ram Villivalam	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/08/2025	Committee Deadline established as 4/11/25.	02/062025 First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Assignments. 03/04/2025 Assigned to Senate Committee on Transportation. 03/11/2025 Senate Transportation Committee Amendment No. 1 referred to Senate Committee on Assignments. 03/12/2025 Amendment No. 1 referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 03/19/2025 Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 postponed in Senate Committee on Transportation.	03/19/2025 Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 postponed in Senate Committee on Transportation.	1167		4509
2025orhb03233i	2025	OR	HB	3233	Directs ODOT to team up with the State of Washington and Vancouver, B.C. to develop plans to operate and fund passenger and rail transportation within the Cascades Rail Corridor.	Directs the Department of Transportation to work with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to develop plans to operate and fund passenger and freight rail transportation. Directs the Department of Transportation to submit biennial reports on plans to the interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to transportation.	Rep. Nancy Nathanson	billtext	Rail Infrastructure	04/08/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as SB 753.	02/04/2025 Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation. 02/04/2025 Hearing in Joint Committee on Transportation. 04/08/2025 Work session in Joint Committee on Transportation.	04/08/2025 Work session in Joint Committee on Transportation.	1168		4530
2025orsb00753i	2025	OR	SB	753	Directs ODOT to team up with the State of Washington and Vancouver, B.C. to develop plans to operate and fund passenger and rail transportation within the Cascades Rail Corridor.	Directs the Department of Transportation to work with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to develop plans to operate and fund passenger and freight rail transportation. Directs the Department of Transportation to submit biennial reports on plans to the interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to transportation.	Sen. Chris Gorsek	billtext	Rail Infrastructure	02/10/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as HB 3233.	01/21/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, then Ways and Means.	01/21/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, then Ways and Means.	1169		4806
2025caab00605i	2025	CA	AB	605	Enacts the Lower Emissions Equipment at Seaports and Intermodal Yards Program, which includes prohibition from adopting a future regulation that prohibits or disallows for the use of its entire useful life any cargo handling equipment that is purchased pursuant to the program before 12/31/2027.	Existing law, upon the appropriation of funds by the Legislature, requires the State Air Resources Board to allocate funds on a competitive basis for projects that are shown to achieve the greatest emission reductions from each emission source identified, as specified, from activities related to the movement of freight along California’s trade corridors, commencing at the state’s airports, seaports, and land ports of entry. This bill enacts the Lower Emissions Equipment at Seaports and Intermodal Yards Program. As part of the program, the state board would be prohibited from adopting a future regulation that prohibits or disallows for the use of its entire useful life any cargo handling equipment that is purchased pursuant to the program before December 31, 2027.	Asm. Al Muratsuchi	billtext	Emissions	04/23/2025	Hearing scheduled for 4/28 in Assembly Committee on Natural Resources..	02/13/2025 Read first time in Assembly. 03/03/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation and Natural Resources. 04/10/2025 Read second time and amended in Assembly. Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation. 04/22/2025 Passed favorably by Assembly Committee on Transportation. Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Natural Resources.	04/22/2025 Passed favorably by Assembly Committee on Transportation. Re-referred to Assembly Committee on Natural Resources.	1170		4763
2025casb00298i	2025	CA	SB	298	Requires the State Energy Commission, in coordination with the Transportation Agency and the state board, to develop a plan on or before 12/3130, for the use and deployment of alternative fuels at California’s public seaports,	Existing law requires the State Air Resources Board to adopt rules and regulations that will achieve ambient air quality standards required by the federal Clean Air Act, as specified. Existing law requires the state board, following a noticed public hearing, to adopt airborne toxic control measures to reduce emissions of toxic air contaminants from nonvehicular sources. Pursuant to this authority, the state board has adopted the Airborne Toxic Control Measure for Fuel Sulfur and Other Operational Requirements for Ocean-Going Vessels within California Waters and 24 Nautical Miles of the California Baseline regulation to require the use of low-sulfur marine distillate fuels in order to reduce emissions of particulate matter, diesel particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides from the use of auxiliary diesel and diesel-electric engines, main propulsion diesel engines, and auxiliary boilers on ocean-going vessels. This bill would require the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission), in coordination with the Transportation Agency and the state board, to develop a plan on or before December 31, 2030, for the use and deployment of alternative fuels at California’s public seaports, as provided. The bill would require the Energy Commission to convene a working group to advise the Energy Commission on the development of information required by the plan, as specified.	Sen. Anna Caballero	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/23/2025	Scheduled for hearing on 4/30 in Senate Committee on Environmental Quality.	02/10/2025 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules. 02/19/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Energy, Utilities and Communications, and Environmental Quality. In Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications. 03/24/2025 Set for hearing April 7. 04/09/2025 Passed as amended from Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality. 04/10/2025 Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality.	04/10/2025 Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Environmental Quality.	1171		4191
2025cosb00162i	2025	CO	SB	162	Establishes comprehensive railroad safety requirements, focusing on enhancing rail safety oversight, emergency response, and environmental protection.	Requires that, immediately after a railroad notifies the state's watch center in the Department of Public Safety of an emergency involving a train, the watch center must notify the Public Utilities Commission and the office of rail safety of the incident. The commission is required to submit a report to specified committees of the general assembly on the information reported by railroads regarding an emergency involving a train. A crew member of a train operated by a railroad may communicate with first responders during an emergency situation after notifying the railroad dispatch. A crew member has discretion in determining the appropriate response to the emergency situation, including cutting the railroad crossing. A railroad or a crew member is immune from civil liability and is not liable in civil damages for actions taken in good faith in the course of a response to an emergency situation involving a train. The bill eliminates the shared authority that the commission, the department of public safety, and the department of transportation had to inspect and investigate railroads and grants the commission alone the authority to inspect, investigate, and regulate the following railroads: ! A class I railroad; ! A railroad operating any line that was used by class I railroads as of July 1, 2024; and ! A passenger railroad. The bill requires the office to gather, analyze, and assess information, including: ! Data to create a more comprehensive understanding of railroad safety; ! An assessment of the state's ability to respond to a large-scale release of hazardous materials from railroad transportation; ! The best practices for ensuring financial responsibility for response, cleanup, and damages from major rail events, including reviewing best practices from other states; and ! Communication issues impacting railroad lines in the state. A railroad regulated by the commission is required to pay a fee to cover the costs incurred by the commission and the office in relation to the bill. The commission shall determine a methodology for calculating the fee by rule, but the commission must include specified criteria in the calculation. A railroad regulated by the commission must pay the fee in equal quarterly installments and is subject to penalties and interest if they fail to timely pay the fee.	Sen. Lisa Cutter	billtext	Rail	04/23/2025	Pending House action.	02/11/2025 Introduced in Senate. Introduced In Senate. Assigned to Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy. 03/05/2025 Amended in Senate Committee on Transportation and Energy, Amended and referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations. 04/17/2025 Senate Committee on Appropriations referred amended bill to Senate Committee of the Whole. 04/22/2025 Passed second reading in Senate with amendments. 04/23/2025 Third reading. Passed Senate.	04/23/2025 Third reading. Passed Senate.	1172		4808
2025flsb00594i	2025	FL	SB	594	Authorizes certain seaports to designate no anchoring or mooring zones.	Intended to implement port security measures, promote the safety and security of residents, and ensure that freight and passenger commerce is not impeded. Creates a new section in the Florida Statutes, 311.104. Allows seaports to apply to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to establish no anchoring or mooring zones. Requires seaports to annually review the boundaries of approved no anchoring or mooring zones. Requires seaports to submit a revised application under certain circumstances.	Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez	billtext	Ports	03/26/2025	Pending committee action. Same as HB 795.	02/10/2025 Filed in the Senate. 02/20/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Transportation, Environment and Natural Resources, and Fiscal Policy. 03/04/2025 Introduced Committee Substitute by Senate Committee on Transportation. 03/05/2025 Pending reference review. 03/06/2025 In Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. 03/10/2025 Senate Transportation Committee Substitute read first time in Senate. 03/17/2025 Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee passed Committee Substitute. 03/18/2025 Committee Substitute by Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee read first time in Senate. 03/18/2025 In Senate Committee on Fiscal Policy.	03/18/2025 In Senate Committee on Fiscal Policy.	1173		4809
2025hihb01161i	2025	HI	HB	1161	Authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.	Authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Provides and requires a county to establish the rate of the road usage charge. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to establish county subaccounts within the State Highway Fund. Clarifies the disposition of funds for state mileage-based road usage charge. Beginning 7/1/2026, extends the state mileage-based road usage charge to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Clarifies the rate and calculation of the state mileage-based road usage charge. Specifies that rental motor vehicle companies may visibly pass the costs of the mileage-based road usage charges to the consumer. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000.	Sen. Nadine Nakamura	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/07/2025	Pending third reading in House.	01/23/2025 Introduced and passed first reading. Referred to House Committees on Transportation, Consumer Protection and Commerce, and Finance. 01/28/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Transportation. 01/30/2025 House Committee on Transportation recommends measure be passed with amendments. 02/04/2025 Reported from House Committee on Transportation as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on second reading, and referral to House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.. Passed second reading as amended in HD 1, and referred to the House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. 02/07/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. 02/11/2025 House Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce recommends that the measure be passed with amendments. 02/13/2025 Report adopted in House. Referred to House Committee on Finance as amended in HD 2. 02/13/2025 Reported from House Committee on Consumer Protection as amended in HD 2 and recommending referral to House Committee on Finance. 02/21/2025 House Committee on Finance recommends measure be passed unamended. 02/28/2025 Reported from House Committee on Finance with recommendation of passage on third reading. 02/28/2025 Passed third reading in House. Transmitted to Senate. 02/28/2025 Received in Senate. Passed first reading. Referred to Senate Committees on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Ways and Means. 03/04/2025 Received in Senate from House. Passed first reading. Referred to Senate Committees on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Ways and Means. 03/13/2025 Senate Committees on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, and Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, postponed consideration until 3/18/25. 03/18/2025 Senate Committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Transportation and Culture and the Arts recommend passage with amendments. 03/21/2025 Reported from Senate Committees on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Transportation and Culture and the Arts with recommendation of passage on second reading, as amended, and referral to Senate Committee on Ways and Means. 03/21/2025 Report adopted in Committee. Passed second reading in Senate as amended. Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means. 04/04/2025 Senate Committee on Ways and Means recommends measure be passed unamended on third reading.	04/04/2025 Senate Committee on Ways and Means recommends measure be passed unamended on third reading.	1174		4810
2025hisb01480i	2025	HI	SB	1480	Authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles and plu-in hybrid vehicles.	Authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Provides and requires a county to establish the rate of the road usage charge. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to establish county subaccounts within the State Highway Fund. Clarifies the disposition of funds for state mileage-based road usage charge. Beginning 7/1/2026, extends the state mileage-based road usage charge to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Clarifies the rate and calculation of the state mileage-based road usage charge. Specifies that rental motor vehicle companies may visibly pass the costs of the mileage-based road usage charges to the consumer. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000.	Sen. Ronald Kouchi	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/10/2025	Dead. Same as HB HB 1161.	01/23/2025 Introduced in Senate and and passed first reading. 01/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Ways and Means. 02/11/2025 Hearing in Senate Committees on Transportation and Culture and the Arts/Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs. Senate Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs recommends passage with amendments. Senate Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts recommend passage with amendments. 02/14/2025 Reported from Senate Committee on Transportation, and Culture and the Arts/Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs with recommendation of passage on second reading as amended in SD 1 and referral to Senate Committee on Ways and Means. 03/06/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/06/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1175		4252
2025caab01421i	2025	CA	AB	1421	Extends the Road Usage Charge Technical Advisory Committee operations to 1/1/2035.	Existing law requires the Chair of the California Transportation Commission to create a Road Usage Charge Technical Advisory Committee in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation to guide the development and evaluation of a pilot program assessing the potential for mileage-based revenue collection as an alternative to the gas tax system. Existing law additionally requires the Transportation Agency, in consultation with the commission, to implement the pilot program, as specified. Existing law repeals these provisions on January 1, 2027. This bill extends the operation of the Road Usage Charge Technical Advisory Committee until January 1, 2035.	Asm. Lori Wilson	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/07/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/21/2025 Introduced in Assembly. 02/24/2025 Read first time in Assembly. 03/13/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	03/13/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	1176		4811
2025caab01409i	2025	CA	AB	1409	Expands and strengthens regulations for intermodal chassis inspections at port terminals, changing the existing law to require (instead of merely authorize) port terminals to conduct roadability inspections. Broadens the definition of "port terminal" to include ocean marine terminals and other terminals within port master plan areas, and eliminates previous conditions related to the number of chassis and prior compliance ratings.	Expands and strengthens regulations for intermodal chassis inspections at port terminals, changing the existing law to require (instead of merely authorize) port terminals to conduct roadability inspections. Broadens the definition of "port terminal" to include ocean marine terminals and other terminals within port master plan areas, and eliminates previous conditions related to the number of chassis and prior compliance ratings. The inspection requirements now include additional areas of examination such as container connecting devices, mud flaps, landing legs, and frame damage, and mandate verification of other required inspections. Requires defects to be repaired before a motor carrier can transport an intermodal container, with a violation being classified as an infraction. The inspection record retention period is extended from 90 days to 6 months, and if a port terminal fails a reinspection, the California Highway Patrol must direct the terminal to conduct additional inspections at 30-day intervals. Expands protections against retaliation for drivers who report chassis safety concerns, extending these protections to cover a broader range of entities beyond ocean marine terminal operators. Creates new potential criminal violations, which triggers a state-mandated local program provision, though no specific reimbursement is required.	Asm. Mike Gipson	billtext	Intermodal Equipment Roadability	04/07/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/21/2025 Introduced in Assembly. 02/24/2025 Read first time in Assembly. 03/13/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	03/13/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	1177		4275
2025arsb00301i	2025	AR	SB	301	Creates an enhanced penalty for theft of cargo.	Amends Arkansas law to create enhanced penalties for cargo theft by first defining key terms like "cargo" and "moving in commerce". Defines "cargo" as commercial shipments of goods, freight, or other items being transported through various means such as trucks, trains, aircraft, or storage facilities, while excluding direct-to-consumer goods. Introduces an additional penalty for theft of cargo, allowing prosecutors to seek up to ten extra years of imprisonment for those convicted of stealing cargo. Prosecutors must provide written notification to the defendant, which can be included in the initial charging documents. The additional sentence would be served consecutively to any other sentence and would not be eligible for earned release credits. Includes an emergency clause, citing the significant economic impact of cargo theft on businesses and consumers, and declares the law will take effect immediately upon approval by the Governor, expiration of the Governor's review period, or override of a potential veto.	Sen. Ben Gilmore	billtext	Cargo Theft/Freight Fraud Enforcement	03/26/2024	Effectively immediately.	02/25/2025 Read first time in Senate, Rules suspended, Read second time. Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. 03/05/2025 Returned by Senate Committee on Judiciary, with recommendation for passage. 03/06/2025 Read the third time and passed Senate. 03/06/2025 Ordered immediately transmitted to the House. 03/06/2025 Received in House from Senate. 03/06/2025 Read the first time in House. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to House Committee on Judiciary. 03/11/2025 Returned by House Committee on Judiciary with recommendation for passage. 03/12/2025 Read the third time. Passed House. Ordered transmitted to the Senate. 03/12/2025 Returned to the Senate as passed by House. 03/12/2025 Ordered enrolled in Senate. 03/13/2025 Reported correctly enrolled by Senate and ordered delivered to the Governor. 03/13/2025 Delivered to Governor. 03/18/2025 Signed by Governor.	03/18/2025 Signed by Governor.	1178		4812
2025arhb01569i	2025	AR	HB	1569	Creates the Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act of 2025. Amends law concerning commercial drivers. Creates penalties for offenses.	The Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act of 2025, introduces several new regulations for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators in Arkansas. Primarily targets non-U.S. citizens and introduces strict requirements for operating commercial vehicles, including mandatory English language proficiency and possession of a domestic commercial driver's license. Key provisions include prohibiting holders of B-1, B-2, or B-1/B-2 visas from operating CMVs, imposing a $5,000 fine for violations, and mandating vehicle impoundment. Creates new criminal offenses for non-citizens operating CMVs without proper licensing, including a Class D felony for causing bodily harm and a Class B felony for causing a death while operating a CMV. Requires CMV operators to demonstrate sufficient English language skills to read road signs, understand traffic controls, and communicate effectively in emergencies. Commercial motor carriers can be fined $10,000 for negligently providing vehicles to ineligible operators.	Rep. Jon Eubanks	billtext	CDL	04/02/2025	Pending House action.	02/24/2025 Read the first time in House. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to House Committee on Public Transportation. 03/12/2025 Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment. 03/12/2025 Amendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed. 03/12/2025 Reported engrossed by House.	03/12/2025 Reported engrossed by House.	1179		3897
2025uthb00525i	2025	UT	HB	525	Addresses emissions reduction and incentives for heavy-duty vehicles.	Addresses emissions reduction and incentives for heavy-duty vehicles in Utah, introducing several key provisions. Beginning January 1, 2026, establishes a new heavy duty emissions compliance fee of $250 for initial registration and $45 for annual registration of vehicles over 14,000 pounds with a model year of 2009 or older, with exemptions for farm trucks and certain other vehicles. The collected fees will be deposited into the Clean Fuels and Emission Reduction Technology Fund. Also modifies tax credits for heavy-duty vehicles, increasing the credit amounts for qualified vehicle purchases between 2025 and 2030, with new provisions that encourage replacing high-emissions vehicles. The tax credit amounts range from $7,000 to $15,000 depending on the year of purchase, and taxpayers can now qualify for credits by purchasing newer, cleaner vehicles and either proving the vehicle will primarily operate in-state or by selling or permanently disabling an older, high-emissions vehicle. Reduces the definition of a "small fleet" from 40 to 10 vehicles and maintains an annual aggregate tax credit limit of $500,000. These changes are designed to reduce emissions, encourage fleet modernization, and improve air quality, particularly in major nonattainment counties like Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber Counties.	Rep. Paul Cutler	billtext	Emissions	03/11/2025	Dead.	02/24/2025 Introduced. House received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst. Referred to House Committee on Rules for assignment. 03/07/2025 Died upon adjournment.	03/07/2025 Died upon adjournment.	1180		4813
2025vthb00347i	2025	VT	HB	347	Removes the prospective repeal, effective 7/1/26, of the Attorney General’s authority to investigate and enforce complaints of employee misclassification.	In addition to other measures, proposes to remove the prospective repeal, effective July 1, 2026, of the Attorney General’s authority to investigate and enforce complaints of employee misclassification.	Rep. Kate Logan	billtext	Employee Misclassification	02/26/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/25/2025 Read first time and referred to the House Committee on General and Housing.	02/25/2025 Read first time and referred to the House Committee on General and Housing.	1181		4814
2025caab01058i	2025	CA	AB	1058	Suspends the imposition of the tax on motor vehicle fuels for one year.	Suspends the imposition of the tax on motor vehicle fuels for one year. Requires that all savings realized based on the suspension of the motor vehicle fuels tax by a person other than an end consumer, as defined, be passed on to the end consumer, and would make the violation of this requirement an unfair business practice, in violation of unfair competition laws, as provided. Requires a seller of motor vehicle fuels to provide a receipt to a purchaser that indicates the amount of tax that would have otherwise applied to the transaction.	Asm. Jeff Gonzalez	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/11/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/20/2025 Read first time in Assembly. 03/10/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	03/10/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	1182		4815
2025caab01268i	2025	CA	AB	1268	Provides Governor with authority to suspend annual fuel tax rate adjustments scheduled on or after 7/1/25.	Amends California's Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Law to provide the Governor with the authority to suspend annual fuel tax rate adjustments scheduled on or after July 1, 2025, if those adjustments would create an undue burden on low-income and middle-class families. Currently, the law requires the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to automatically adjust fuel tax rates on July 1st each year based on the California Consumer Price Index. If the Governor chooses to suspend a future tax rate adjustment, they must notify the Legislature by January 10th of that year and provide a proclamation no sooner than 30 days after the notification. Additionally, the Department of Finance must submit a proposal to the Legislature that ensures transportation funding would remain at the same level as if the adjustment had not been suspended. The bill also updates various references from the "State Board of Equalization" to the "California Department of Tax and Fee Administration" to reflect an administrative transfer that occurred in 2017. The legislation takes effect immediately as a tax levy and aims to provide flexibility in fuel tax increases to protect economic affordability for California residents.	Asm. Alexandra Macedo	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/12/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/21/2025 Introduced. 02/24/2025 Read first time. 03/10/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	03/10/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	1183		4816
2025casb00703i	2025	CA	SB	703	Requires trucking companies and independent truck drivers to provide specific information regarding employee classification before entering a port.	Addresses regulations for truck drivers at California ports by requiring trucking companies and independent truck drivers to provide specific information before entering a port. Mandates that trucking companies with employee drivers must submit proof of workers' compensation insurance, the number of covered drivers, and a sworn statement about tax withholding. Independent truck drivers must provide documentation including proof of insurance, federal and state operating authorities, DOT numbers, and their Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC). Ports are required to publicly disclose the information provided by trucking companies on their websites and are prohibited from granting entry to trucking companies that fail to submit the required information. If a port allows entry to a non-compliant trucking company, it can be fined $60,000 per company. Requires ports to submit monthly reports to the Labor Commissioner with detailed information about each truck entering the port, such as driver name, truck owner, cargo owner, and registration details. Imposes significant civil penalties (up to $100,000) on individuals who provide false or misleading information to gain port entry. The legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability in port trucking operations, particularly regarding the classification of truck drivers as employees or independent contractors.	Sen. Laura Richardson	billtext	Employee Misclassification	04/23/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/21/2025 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules for assignment. 02/24/2025 Read first time. May be acted upon on or after March 24. 03/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing on 4/8/25 in Senate Committee on Transportation. 04/09/2025 Passed from Senate Committee on Transportation and re-referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement. 04/21/2025 From committee with amendments. Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement.	04/21/2025 Passed from committee with amendments. Read second time in Senate and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement.	1184		3625
2025cthb07059i	2025	CT	HB	7059	Requires minimum train crew size of at least 2 for freight railroad companies operating in the state. Establishes fines. Increases amount of bond funds available for grants for commercial rail line improvements.	Requires the Department of Transportation to restore funding for the New Haven Line to pre-COVID-19 levels for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Mandates that freight railroads operating in the state maintain a minimum crew size of two persons for trains, with exceptions for helper and hostling services, and establishes escalating fines for violations. Requires the installation of hotbox detectors (devices that monitor rail car component temperatures for potential issues) every 20 miles on passenger rail lines, with implementation by October 1, 2026. Increases the state bond authorization for commercial rail line improvement grants from $17.5 million to $20 million, prioritizing projects that enhance safety, connect to freight generators, and improve rail infrastructure. Directs the Commissioner of Transportation to study the feasibility of operating hybrid trains on the Danbury branch line of the Metro-North Commuter Railroad and potentially expanding the line to include the town of New Milford, with a report due by February 1, 2026.	House Committee on Transportation and Defense	billtext	Rail	03/15/2025	No longer tracking. Not relevant..	02/20/2025 Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation. 02/26/2025 Committee hearing. 03/12/2025 Substituted and no longer relevant.	03/12/2025 Substituted and no longer relevant.	1185		4054
2025iahf00348i	2025	IA	HF	348	Prohibits the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. Provides penalties, and includes applicability provisions.	Prohibits an employer from willfully misclassifying an individual who performs services for the employer in return for remuneration as an independent contractor rather than an employee with the effect of denying the individual eligibility for an employment benefit provided by law or for a government program. Whether an individual performs services as an employee or independent contractor is determined under regulations or guidelines of the federal internal revenue service in effect as of the date of an alleged misclassification. The bill is enforced by the Department of Workforce Development. An employer who violates this prohibition shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per misclassified individual for a first offense, up to $7,500 per misclassified individual for a second offense, and up to $10,000 per misclassified individual for each subsequent offense. The department shall provide written notice to an employer prior to imposition of a civil penalty. An employer may contest and seek judicial review of a determination of the department pursuant to Code chapter 17A. An employer shall bear the burden of proving that the employer did not misclassify an individual. Upon a final determination of the department that a violation occurred and the conclusion of the period for any appeals, the department shall bring an action in district court to collect the civil penalties for deposit in the general fund and refer the violation to a county attorney. A county attorney shall not be bound by any determination of the department. An employer who misclassifies an individual in violation of the bill commits a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.	Rep. Brian Meyer	billtext	Employee Misclassification	02/26/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/12/2025 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Labor and Workforce.	02/12/2025 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Labor and Workforce.	1186		4729
2025iahf00494i	2025	IA	HF	494	Requires a railroad train operated by a class I rail carrier or class II rail carrier, operating on a railroad track in connection with the movement of freight, be operated by a crew of at least two qualified railroad employees. Provides penalties for violations.	Requires a locomotive or railroad train operated by a class I rail carrier or class II rail carrier, when operating on a railroad track in connection with the movement of passengers or freight, to be operated by a crew consisting of at least two qualified railroad employees. Provides that a railroad company found guilty of violating this requirement is subject to a penalty of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 for a first offense, not less than $500 and not more than $5,000 for a second offense, and not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense. For purposes of determining whether a conviction is a first, second, or subsequent offense, the bill provides that only offenses committed within the three-year period prior to the most recent offense shall be considered.	Rep. David Sieck	billtext	Rail	02/26/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/20/2025 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	02/20/2025 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	1187		4817
2025iasf00377i	2025	IA	SF	377	Prohibits consideration of the deployment, implementation, or use of a motor carrier safety improvement when determining a person’s employment status.	Prohibits consideration of the deployment, implementation, or use of a motor carrier safety improvement when determining a person’s employment status.	Sen. Dan Zumback	billtext	Employee Misclassification	04/01/2025	Effective 7/1/2025..	02/19/2025 Introduced. 02/19/2025 Committee report approved bill. 03/10/2025 Passed Senate. 03/28/2025 Reported correctly enrolled. Signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. 03/28/2025 Signed by Governor.	03/28/2025 Signed by Governor.	1188		4818
2025kyhb00791i	2025	KY	HB	791	Provides a remedy for employees misclassified as independent contractors.	Establishes that employers who incorrectly classify employees as independent contractors can be held liable for paying the full amount of unpaid wages and overtime compensation, plus additional liquidated damages equal to the owed wages. Employees who believe they have been misclassified can bring a private legal action or request the commissioner of the Department of Workplace Standards to pursue the claim on their behalf, and workers from the same employer can join together in a collective action. Defines an "independent contractor" as someone who is free from the employer's direct control, performs work outside the employer's usual business, and is independently engaged in a similar trade or business. Repeals a previous statute about marketplace contractors and provides a clear legal mechanism for workers to seek remedy if they believe they have been improperly classified.	Rep. Sarah Stalker	billtext	Employee Misclassification	04/07/2025	Dead.	02/19/2025 Referred to House Committee on Committees for assignments. 02/27/25 Referred to House Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment. 03/28/2025 Died upon adjournment.	03/28/2025 Died upon adjournment.	1189		4734
2025mnhf00191i	2025	MN	HF	191	Abolishes motor fuel taxes.	Abolishes motor fuel taxes.	Rep. Elliott Engen	billtext	Fuel Tax	02/27/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as SF 1003.	02/10/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to House Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy.	02/10/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to House Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy.	1190		4819
2025mnhf00304i	2025	MN	HF	304	Motor fuels tax indexed increases repealed.	Repeals the annual indexed increases to motor fuels tax rates, basically freezing tax rates for various types of fuel. Eliminates the previous mechanism that automatically adjusted fuel tax rates each August based on the Minnesota Highway Construction Cost Index, which allowed for up to a 3% annual increase. Maintains the current base tax rates for different fuel types, including E85 (17.75 cents per gallon), M85 (14.25 cents per gallon), gasoline (25 cents per gallon), liquefied petroleum gas (18.75 cents per gallon), liquefied natural gas (15 cents per gallon), and compressed natural gas ($1.974 per thousand cubic feet). To mitigate potential revenue losses from eliminating the automatic tax increases, the bill requires the commissioner of management and budget to transfer funds from the general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, based on estimates of revenue reduction. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a transition period and allowing for budget planning.	Rep. Jim Joy	billtext	Fuel Tax	02/27/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as SF 1747.	02/10/2025 Introduced and first reading. Referred to House Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy.	02/10/2025 Introduced and first reading. Referred to House Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy.	1191		4820
2025mnhf01264i	2025	MN	HF	1264	Modifies the gross weight limit of vehicles to 108,000 pounds.	Modifies Minnesota's vehicle weight regulations by increasing the maximum gross vehicle weight from 80,000 to 108,000 pounds and eliminating special hauling and overweight permits for trucks. The bill comprehensively updates multiple sections of Minnesota statutes related to vehicle registration, weight limits, and taxation, effectively standardizing the gross vehicle weight limit across different types of vehicles and transportation scenarios. Key changes include adjusting registration tax schedules to reflect the new weight limit, removing seasonal weight increase provisions, eliminating specific permits for hauling agricultural products, road construction materials, and other specialized freight, and simplifying the civil penalty structure for weight limit violations. The bill aims to streamline trucking regulations, potentially reducing administrative complexity and providing more consistent weight allowances for commercial vehicles. The changes will take effect on August 1, 2026, giving transportation stakeholders and state agencies time to prepare for the new regulations.	Rep. Jim Joy	billtext	Size and Weight	02/27/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as SF 820.	02/20/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to House Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy.	02/20/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to House Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy.	1192		4820
2025mnsf01747i	2025	MN	SF	1747	Motor fuels tax indexed increases repealed.	Repeals the annual indexed increases to motor fuels tax rates, basically freezing tax rates for various types of fuel. Eliminates the previous mechanism that automatically adjusted fuel tax rates each August based on the Minnesota Highway Construction Cost Index, which allowed for up to a 3% annual increase. Maintains the current base tax rates for different fuel types, including E85 (17.75 cents per gallon), M85 (14.25 cents per gallon), gasoline (25 cents per gallon), liquefied petroleum gas (18.75 cents per gallon), liquefied natural gas (15 cents per gallon), and compressed natural gas ($1.974 per thousand cubic feet). To mitigate potential revenue losses from eliminating the automatic tax increases, the bill requires the commissioner of management and budget to transfer funds from the general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, based on estimates of revenue reduction. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a transition period and allowing for budget planning.	Sen. Jordan Rasmusson	billtext	Fuel Tax	02/27/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as HF 304.	02/20/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	02/20/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1193		4821
2025mnhf01242i	2025	MN	HF	1242	Establishes a commercial driver training assistance program.	Establishes a comprehensive Commercial Driver Training Assistance Program to support individuals seeking to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL). The program will provide financial assistance to eligible individuals who want to receive CDL training, with specific requirements for both applicants and training providers. Individuals must be Minnesota residents aged 18 or older, possess a valid driver's license, and have performed job shadows with potential employers. To receive funding, applicants must complete training from a registered provider, obtain a CDL within six months, and work in a CDL-required position for at least one year. The bill also modifies existing transportation regulations, including clarifying the definition of a "road test" and adjusting rules for third-party testing of drivers. The program is funded with a one-time appropriation of $6 million for fiscal year 2026, available until June 30, 2028. Driver training schools and employers must register with the state and meet specific criteria, such as providing job shadowing opportunities and offering entry-level driver support. The goal is to address workforce shortages in commercial driving by reducing financial barriers to obtaining a commercial driver's license.	Rep. Jim Joy	billtext	CDL	02/27/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as SF 1834.	02/20/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to House Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy.	02/20/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to House Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy.	1194		4820
2025mnsf01834i	2025	MN	SF	1834	Establishes a commercial driver training assistance program.	Establishes a comprehensive Commercial Driver Training Assistance Program to support individuals seeking to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL). The program will provide financial assistance to eligible individuals who want to receive CDL training, with specific requirements for both applicants and training providers. Individuals must be Minnesota residents aged 18 or older, possess a valid driver's license, and have performed job shadows with potential employers. To receive funding, applicants must complete training from a registered provider, obtain a CDL within six months, and work in a CDL-required position for at least one year. The bill also modifies existing transportation regulations, including clarifying the definition of a "road test" and adjusting rules for third-party testing of drivers. The program is funded with a one-time appropriation of $6 million for fiscal year 2026, available until June 30, 2028. Driver training schools and employers must register with the state and meet specific criteria, such as providing job shadowing opportunities and offering entry-level driver support. The goal is to address workforce shortages in commercial driving by reducing financial barriers to obtaining a commercial driver's license.	Sen. John Jasinski	billtext	CDL	02/27/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as HF 1242.	02/24/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	02/24/2025 Introduced. First reading. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	1195		4327
2025mosb00775i	2025	MO	SB	775	Repeals a portion of the tax on motor fuel, and specifies an expiration date for the exemption and refund process applicable to that portion.	Repeals a portion of the motor fuel tax in Missouri and modifies the tax rates and exemption process for various types of fuel. Eliminates a graduated additional tax on motor fuel that was previously scheduled to increase from 2.5 cents per gallon in 2021-2022 to 12.5 cents per gallon by July 2025. Maintains the base motor fuel tax of 17 cents per gallon and keeps existing tax rates for alternative fuels like compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and propane, which have phased tax increases until 2024. Preserves an exemption and refund process for motor vehicles with a gross weight of 26,000 pounds or less, allowing taxpayers to claim a refund for the additional fuel tax. Claimants must submit detailed documentation about their fuel purchases, including vehicle identification numbers, purchase dates, and seller information. The exemption and refund process will remain in effect until October 1, 2026.	Sen. Mike Moon	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/08/2025	Pending Committee action	02/25/2025 First reading in Senate. 03/27/2025 Second reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety.	03/27/2025 Second reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety.	1196		4387
2025mssb03095i	2025	MS	SB	3095	Increases fuel excise taxes incrementally.	Increases fuel excise taxes incrementally, raising the tax on gasoline from 18 cents to 21 cents per gallon in 2025-2026, 24 cents in 2026-2027, and 27 cents from 2027 onward, with a provision for future indexing based on the National Highway Construction Cost Index.	Sen. Josh Harkins	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/08/2025	Dead.	02/19/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. 02/20/2025 Committee substitute passed by Senate Committee on Finance. 02/24/2025 Committee Substitute adopted by Senate. 02/25/2025 Transmitted to House. 02/25/2025 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. 03/17/2025 House Committee on Ways and Means recommends passage as amended. 03/18/2025 Amended. 03/18/2025 Passed House as amended. 03/18/2025 Motion to reconsider entered. 03/19/2025 Motion to reconsider tabled. Returned for concurrence. 03/21/2024 Decline to concur. Invite conference. 03/27/2024 Senate conferees named. 03/28/2024 House conferees named. 03/29/2024 Died In Conference.	03/29/2024 Died In Conference.	1197		4822
2025gahb00667i	2025	GA	HB	667	Establishes standards for liability of an employer or insurance provider for actions relating to a commercial vehicle driver.	Modifies the existing Georgia law regarding commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) by establishing clear guidelines for when an employer or insurance provider can be held liable for actions taken by a commercial vehicle driver, including defining relevant terms and outlining specific standards for determining liability in such situations.	Rep. Victor Anderson	billtext	CDL	03/10/2025	Dead. Same as SB 280.	02/27/2025 Introduced. 02/28/2025 First reading in House. 03/06/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/06/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1198		4823
2025gasb00280i	2025	GA	SB	280	Establishes standards for liability of an employer or insurance provider for actions relating to a commercial vehicle driver.	Modifies the existing Georgia law regarding commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) by establishing clear guidelines for when an employer or insurance provider can be held liable for actions taken by a commercial vehicle driver, including defining relevant terms and outlining specific standards for determining liability in such situations.	Sen. Jason Anavitarte	billtext	CDL	03/10/2025	Dead. Same as HB 667.	02/27/2025 Introduced. 02/28/2025 First reading in Senate. 03/06/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/06/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1199		4647
2025mohb01486i	2025	MO	HB	1486	Prohibits taxpayer resources from being used to enforce federal laws governing emissions control equipment on diesel engines.	Prohibits taxpayer resources from being used to enforce federal laws governing emissions control equipment on diesel engines.	Rep. Scott Cupps	billtext	Emissions	03/03/2025	Pending committee assignment.	02/26/2025 Introduced and read first time in House. 02/27/2025 Read second time in House.	02/27/2025 Read second time in House.	1200		4464
2025mosb00801i	2025	MO	SB	801	Provides that railroads shall maintain a minimum distance between the near edge of a railroad crossing and the rolling stock stored on sidings nearby.	Provides that railroads shall maintain a minimum distance between the near edge of a railroad crossing and the rolling stock stored on sidings nearby. The minimum distance shall be 500 feet unless the Department of Transportation determines a different distance is necessary at a particular location. The act shall not apply to certain rail cars specified in the act if physical conditions require the use of a track temporarily or minimum distances can not be obtained.	Sen. Justin Brown	billtext	Rail	04/08/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 First reading in Senate. 03/27/2025 Second reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety.	03/27/2025 Second reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety.	1201		4824
2025nyab05794i	2025	NY	AB	5794	Computes sales and compensating use tax on retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon; requires prepayment.	Amends the tax law, by computing sales and compensating use tax on retail sales of motor fuel and diesel motor fuel at a rate of cents per gallon.	Asm. Jodi Giglio	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/04/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as SB 393.	02/20/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	02/20/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	1202		4576
2025nyab06254i	2025	NY	AB	6254	Enacts an advanced clean fleets law to reduce vehicle emissions for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Requires newly purchased or leased drayage equipment to be zero or near-zero emissions as of 2027.	Enacts an advanced clean fleets law to reduce vehicle emissions for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Requires newly purchased or leased drayage equipment to be zero or near-zero emissions as of 2027.	Asm. Tony Simone	billtext	Emissions	03/04/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as SB 2492.	02/27/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation.	02/27/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation.	1203		4825
2025nysb04811i	2025	NY	SB	4811	Requires railroad corporations operating freight trains to submit quarterly inspection reports of any train yards operated in the state to the DOT.	Amends the railroad law by requiring every railroad corporation that operates any freight train with-in the state to submit quarterly reports to the Department of Transportation detailing the corporation's inspections of any train yard operated in the state by such corporation. Establishes that the DOT shall conduct follow up inspections based upon the content of the report. Empowers the commissioner to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this section.	Sen. Joseph Addabbo	billtext	Rail	03/04/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as AB 1762.	02/13/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	02/13/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1204		4826
2025nysb05516i	2025	NY	SB	5516	Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state including, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars.	Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state including, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars.	Sen. Joseph Addabbo	billtext	Rail	03/04/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/24/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	02/24/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1205		4826
2025nysb05530i	2025	NY	SB	5530	Requires DOT to provide a list of legal clearance heights for bridges to owners or operators of trucks, commercial vehicles, tractors, tractor-trailer combinations, tractor-semitrailer combinations, or tractor-trailer-semitrailer combinations.	Requires the DOT to provide a list of legal clearance heights for bridges to owners or operators of trucks, commercial vehicles, tractors, tractor-trailer combinations, tractor-semitrailer combinations, or tractor-trailer-semitrailer combinations.	Sen. Sean Ryan	billtext	Size and Weight	03/04/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/24/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	02/24/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1206		4827
2025nysb05671i	2025	NY	SB	5671	Requires the DOT to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges or hot bearing detectors on freight rail tracks in the state; requires the installation of positive train control systems on all freight trains operated within the state.	Requires the department of transportation to promulgate rules and regulations for the installation of heat safety gauges or hot bearing detectors on freight rail tracks in the state; requires the installation of positive train control systems on all freight trains operated within the state.	Sen. Michelle Hinchey	billtext	Rail	03/04/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	02/27/2025. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1207		4683
2025nysb05713i	2025	NY	SB	5713	Requires railroad corporations to inform the Division of Homeland Security and emergency services, Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Transportation about freight rail trains transporting hazardous materials prior to traveling on tracks within the state.	Provides that every railroad corporation that operates any freight train within the state must inform the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Department of Environmental conservation, Department of Transportation about freight rail trains transporting hazardous materials prior to traveling on tracks within the state, and shall promptly update the hazardous waste manifest. Such information to be provided pursuant to this section shall include the same information required to be provided to local municipalities pursuant to Public Law 114-94, the federal Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act.	Sen. Joseph Addabbo	billtext	Rail	03/04/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as AB 1002.	02/28/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	02/28/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1208		4826
2025okhb01592ics	2025	OK	HB	1592	Addresses organized retail crime by establishing a comprehensive legal framework to combat retail theft and strengthen existing laws.	Provides a definition for the elements of organized retail crime and punishments for organized retail crime. If the property is valued less than $15K, the punishment is up to 5 years in prison or a fine of not more than $1,000 or both fine and imprisonment. If the property is valued more than $15K, the punishment is for a term of up to 8 years in prison, a fine of up to $1,000 or both fine and imprisonment. Also lowers the larceny threshold from $1,000 to $500. Extends from 180 days, to a one-year period under which separate offenses may be aggregated to determine the total value of the stolen goods. The Oklahoma Organized Retail Crime Task Force is continued until June 1, 2026, and provides that staffing for the task force be provided by the Office of the Attorney General.	Rep. John George	billtext	Cargo Theft/Freight Fraud Enforcement	04/07/2025	Pending committee action.	02/03/2025 First reading in House. 02/04/2025 Second reading. Referred to House Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight. 02/04/2025 Referred to Criminal Judiciary. 02/05/2025 Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass as amended by committee substitute in Criminal Judiciary. 02/25/2025 House Committee report recommends passage as amended by committee substitute in House Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight. 03/05/2025 Third reading. Passed House. 03/06/2025 Engrossed. Signed. To Senate. 03/06/2025 First reading in Senate. 04/01/2025 Second reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Public Safety.	04/01/2025 Second reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Public Safety.	1209		4828
2025orhb03826i	2025	OR	HB	3826	Establishes program within the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to promote workforce development initiatives in the trucking industry.	Establishes a workforce development program within the Higher Education Coordinating Commission aimed at addressing workforce shortages in the trucking industry. The program will provide grants to local workforce development boards to increase commercial driver license (CDL) training opportunities, with a focus on supporting individuals from underrepresented communities and rural areas. Key objectives include addressing truck driver shortages, supporting economic growth, and reducing barriers to CDL training by offering financial assistance for tuition, training, transportation, and wraparound services like housing assistance and career counseling. Local workforce development boards will be required to consult with trucking industry employers and community leaders to develop recruitment strategies and job placement partnerships. The program is funded with a $5 million appropriation from the General Fund for the 2025-2027 biennium, and recipients will be required to report on program outcomes, including participant completion rates, job placements, and the impact on truck driver shortages. The bill includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage, and requires the commission to submit a report on program outcomes to legislative committees by September 15, 2026.	Rep. Shelly Boshart Davis	billtext	CDL	04/07/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 First reading in House. Referred to Speaker's desk. 03/04/2025 Referred to House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. 03/20/2025 Public hearing held In House Committee on Ways and Means. 04/01/2025 Work Session held in House Committee on Ways and Means. 04/04/2025 House Committee on Ways and Means passed with amendments. Engrossed in House and re-referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.	04/04/2025 House Committee on Ways and Means passed with amendments. Engrossed in House and re-referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.	1210		4829
2025pahb00540i	2025	PA	HB	540	Requires minimum of two freight rail cab operators. Imposes penalty for violation	Requires the presence of two individuals in the cab of freight rail locomotives operating in Pennsylvania.Grants authority to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to levy civil penalties against rail companies who do not comply with the new requirement.	Rep. Louis Schmitt	billtext	Rail	03/04/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/10/2025 Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities.	02/10/2025 Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities.	1211		4687
2025risb00047i	2025	RI	SB	47	Adjusts the motor fuel tax for inflation every 2 years based on the inflation that has occurred in the previous 2 years.	Makes an adjustment for inflation on the motor fuel tax. As currently written and applied, the tax administrator makes an adjustment every two years, based on the inflation that occurred in the previous year. This act would adjust every two years based on the inflation that has occurred in the previous two years.	Sen. Samuel Zurier	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/08/2025	On hold.	01/23/2025 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. 04/01/2025 Senate Committee on Finance recommended measure be held for further study.	04/01/2025 Senate Committee on Finance recommended measure be held for further study.	1212		4830
2025txhb02431i	2025	TX	HB	2431	Increases allowable distance from Arkansas-Texas border for certain vehicles transporting intermodal shipping containers from five miles to 30 miles.	Modifies an existing Texas transportation law by changing the geographical restrictions for permits allowing certain vehicles to transport intermodal shipping containers. Specifically, the bill expands the current permit restrictions by increasing the allowable distance from the Arkansas-Texas border from five miles to 30 miles. The permitted vehicles can only operate on state highways located in counties with populations exceeding 90,000. This change will provide more flexibility for transportation of intermodal shipping containers near the Texas-Arkansas border, potentially facilitating easier movement of goods for businesses and trucking companies. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state transportation authorities time to implement the new permit guidelines.	Rep. Gary VanDeaver	billtext	Intermodal Shipping Container Movement	04/08/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/05/2025 Filed in House. 03/17/2025 Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	03/17/2025 Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	1213		4164
2025txhjr0138i	2025	TX	HJR	138	Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a carbon tax.	Prohibits legislature from imposing a tax on the carbon content of a fuel; or the emission of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas that results from the use, production, or consumption of any good or service.	Rep. Daniel Alders	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/08/2025	Pending House action. Same as SJR 71.	02/14/2025 Filed in House. 03/19/2025 First reading in House. Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. 03/24/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Ways and Means. Left pending in committee. 03/27/2025 Considered in formal meeting. Reported favorably from House Committee on Ways and Means. 03/31/2025 Committee report filed and distributed.	03/31/2025 Committee report filed and distributed.	1214		4831
2025txsb01091i	2025	TX	SB	1091	Increases allowable distance from Arkansas-Texas border for certain vehicles transporting intermodal shipping containers from five miles to 30 miles.	Modifies an existing Texas transportation law by changing the geographical restrictions for permits allowing certain vehicles to transport intermodal shipping containers. Specifically, the bill expands the current permit restrictions by increasing the allowable distance from the Arkansas-Texas border from five miles to 30 miles. The permitted vehicles can only operate on state highways located in counties with populations exceeding 90,000. This change will provide more flexibility for transportation of intermodal shipping containers near the Texas-Arkansas border, potentially facilitating easier movement of goods for businesses and trucking companies. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state transportation authorities time to implement the new permit guidelines.	Sen. Bryan Hughes	billtext	Intermodal Shipping Container Movement	03/05/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as HB 2431.	02/24/2025 Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	02/24/2025 Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1215		4163
2025wahb01921i	2025	WA	HB	1921	Establishes new sources of transportation revenue based on motor vehicle use of public roadways.	Establishes a voluntary road usage charge program from July 2027 to July 2031 that places a per mile road usage fee on motor vehicle usage of public roadways in the state. Establishes a mandatory road usage charge program that is phased in between July 2029 and July 2035, to apply to light-duty electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, as well as light-duty internal combustion vehicles with a fuel economy rating of 20 miles per gallon or greater. Sets the road usage fee rate at 2.6 cents per mile, offsets the amount due by the amount of fuel tax paid, and waives the electric and hybridelectric vehicle fees otherwise due. Defines the road usage fee as a motor vehicle license fee that may only be used for highway preservation and maintenance purposes. Establishes a road usage assessment set to 10 percent of the total road usage fee imposed that applies to participants in the mandatory road usage charge program, and restricts the use of revenue collected from the assessment to rail, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation purposes.	Rep. Jake Fey	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/27/2025	Dead. Same as SB 5726.	02/10/2025 First reading, Referred to House Committee on Transportation. 02/13/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Transportation. 03/12/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/12/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1216		4239
2025wasb05726i	2025	WA	SB	5726	Establishes new sources of transportation revenue based on motor vehicle use of public roadways.	Establishes a voluntary road usage charge program from July 2027 to July 2031 that places a per mile road usage fee on motor vehicle usage of public roadways in the state. Establishes a mandatory road usage charge program that is phased in between July 2029 and July 2035, to apply to light-duty electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, as well as light-duty internal combustion vehicles with a fuel economy rating of 20 miles per gallon or greater. Sets the road usage fee rate at 2.6 cents per mile, offsets the amount due by the amount of fuel tax paid, and waives the electric and hybridelectric vehicle fees otherwise due. Defines the road usage fee as a motor vehicle license fee that may only be used for highway preservation and maintenance purposes. Establishes a road usage assessment set to 10 percent of the total road usage fee imposed that applies to participants in the mandatory road usage charge program, and restricts the use of revenue collected from the assessment to rail, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation purposes.	Sen. Bill Ramos	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/27/2025	Dead. Same as HB 1921.	02/11/2025 First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 02/18/2025 Hearing in Senate Committee on Transportation. 03/12/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/12/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1217		4832
2025wvhb02169i	2025	WV	HB	2169	Removes the variable rate component of the motor fuel excise tax.	Removes the imposition of a variable tax rate on motor fuels. Under current code, the motor fuel excise tax is composed of a flat rate tax of 20.5 cents per invoiced gallon and a variable rate tax which is 5 percent of the average wholesale price of each motor fuel as determined annually by the State Tax Commissioner. No effective date is given in the bill; therefore, if passed, the legislation would become effective 90 days from passage. Per our interpretation, the legislation, if passed, would reduce State Road Fund collections by an average of $215.0 million per year beginning in FY2026 based on the current variable tax level of 15.2 cents per gallon. Additional administrative costs incurred by the State Tax Department would be $16,500 in FY2025.	Del. Joe Ellington	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/07/2025	Dead.	02/12/2025 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Finance. 04/02/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	04/02/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1218		4566
2025wvhb02193i	2025	WV	HB	2193	Eliminates the motor fuel excise tax and to replace any income from the tax with an equivalent increase in the state sales tax.	Eliminates the motor fuel excise tax and to replace any income from the tax with an equivalent increase in the state sales tax.	Del. Gary Howell	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/07/2025	Dead.	02/12/2025 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Finance. 04/02/2024 Missed crossover deadline.	04/02/2024 Missed crossover deadline.	1219		4488
2025iasf00509i	2025	IA	SF	509	Defines independent contractor. Requires owner-operator meet definition to be an independent contractor.	Defines “independent contractor”, for purposes of workers’ compensation, wage payment collection, minimum wage, and unemployment insurance, as an individual performing work who is free from control or direction by the employer over the performance of the individual’s services, whose service is either outside the usual course of the business of the employer or is performed outside of all the places of business of the employer, and who is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession, or business. For purposes of the definition, an employer shall have the burden to establish that an individual is an independent contractor and not a worker or employee. Applies to owner-operator.	Sen. Thomas Townsend	billtext	Employee Misclassification	03/10/2025	Pending Committee action.	03/04/2025 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Workforce. 03/10/2025 Assigned to Senate Committee on Workforce Subcommittee.	03/10/2025 Assigned to Senate Committee on Workforce Subcommittee.	1220		4833
2025flhb00795i	2025	FL	HB	795	Authorizes certain seaports to designate no anchoring or mooring zones.	Intended to implement port security measures, promote the safety and security of residents, and ensure that freight and passenger commerce is not impeded. Creates a new section in the Florida Statutes, 311.104. Allows seaports to apply to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to establish no anchoring or mooring zones. Requires seaports to annually review the boundaries of approved no anchoring or mooring zones. Requires seaports to submit a revised application under certain circumstances.	Rep. Chip LaMarca	billtext	Ports	04/23/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as SB 594.	02/20/2025 Filed in House. 02/26/2025 Referred to House Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee. 02/26/2025 Referred to House Committee on Commerce. 02/26/2025 Referred to House Committee on State Affairs. 02/26/2025 In House Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee. 03/04/2025 First reading in House. 03/21/2025 Added to House Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee agenda. 03/25/2025 Favorable with Committee Substitute by House Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee. 03/26/2025 Reported out of House Natural Resources and; Disasters Subcommittee. 03/26/2025 Laid on Table in House. 03/26/2025 House Committee Substitute filed with House. 03/26/2025 First reading of Committee Substitute in House. 03/27/2025 Referred to House Committees on Commerce, and State Affairs. Now in Commerce Committee. 04/15/2025 Passed favorably with Committee Substitute by House Committee on Commerce. 04/16/2025 Committee Substitute filed in House. 04/17/2025 First reading of Committee Substitute in House. 04/18/2025 Referred to House Committee on State Affairs.	04/18/2025 Referred to House Committee on State Affairs.	1221		4834
2025mihb04180i	2025	MI	HB	4180	Exempts sales tax on motor fuel beginning October 1, 2025.	Proposes to exempt sales tax on aviation fuel and motor fuel beginning October 1, 2025. Creates two new sections in the General Sales Tax Act that will eliminate sales tax on aviation fuel (defined as fuel under the state's aeronautics code) and on "eligible fuel" (defined as any fuel subject to the motor fuel tax act). Makes several technical amendments to existing law regarding fuel tax reporting and prepayment requirements, primarily adjusting language and timeframes to accommodate the new tax exemptions. The bill is tied to the passage of seven other related House Bills, meaning it will only take effect if all of those companion bills are also enacted into law. These changes are part of a broader legislative package that modifies how fuel-related taxes are collected and applied in Michigan, with the ultimate goal of reducing tax burdens on fuel purchases for aviation and motor vehicles.	Rep. Donni Steele	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/27/2025	Pending Senate action.	03/06/2025 Introduced in House. Read first time and referred to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 03/18/2025 Reported with recommendation with substitute by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 03/18/2025 Referred to second reading in the House. 03/18/2025 Read second time in House. 03/18/2025 House substitute adopted. 03/18/2025 Placed on third reading in the House. 03/19/2025 Read third time. Passed House. Transmitted to Senate. 04/15/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.	04/15/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.	1222		4835
2025mihb04181i	2025	MI	HB	4181	Provides that a motor carrier is entitled to a credit for 6% of the price of motor fuel purchased before October 1, 2025 and used in a qualified commercial motor vehicle. Credit must be claimed on the returns filed under the international fuel tax agreement.	Amends the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Revenue Equalization Act, primarily focusing on modifying definitions and tax provisions related to motor fuel for interstate motor carriers. Updates definitions for terms like alternative fuel, diesel fuel, and gasoline by removing specific references to the 2000 PA 403 motor fuel tax act, and adds a new definition for "motor fuel tax act" to clarify legal references. Introduces a temporary tax provision that applies through September 30, 2025, levying a specific tax on interstate motor carriers using motor fuel or alternative fuel in qualified commercial motor vehicles. The tax rate is set at 6% of the average retail price of fuel, rounded down to the nearest 1/10 of a cent, and will be collected under the international fuel tax agreement. Interstate motor carriers are entitled to a credit for 6% of the fuel price purchased in the state before October 1, 2025. The bill also provides flexibility in determining alternative fuel pricing when statewide averages are not readily available. Only takes effect if House bills 4180-4187 are also enacted into law, creating a comprehensive package of legislative changes related to fuel taxation.	Rep. Steve Frisbie	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/23/2025	Pending Committee action.	03/06/2025 Introduced in House. Read first time and referred to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 03/18/2025 Reported with recommendation with substitute from House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 03/18/2025 Referred to second reading in House. 03/18/2025 Read second time in House. Substitute adopted. 03/18/2025 Placed on third reading in House. 03/19/2025 Read third time. Passed House. Transmitted to Senate. 04/15/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.	04/15/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.	1223		4836
2025mihb04182i	2025	MI	HB	4182	Exempts motor fuel from use tax effective October 1, 2025.	Amends the Use Tax Act to create two new tax exemptions for fuel effective October 1, 2025. Exempts aviation fuel and motor fuel from use tax. For aviation fuel, the bill defines it as fuel according to the Michigan Aeronautics Code, and for motor fuel, it refers to fuel subject to the Motor Fuel Tax Act. Modifies existing reporting requirements for aviation fuel, removing the reporting mandate after September 30, 2025. Adjusts how tax revenues are distributed, including provisions for reconciling and distributing funds related to aviation fuel taxes prior to October 1, 2025. Includes a tie bar provision, meaning it will only take effect if seven related House Bills (HB 4180-4187) are also enacted into law. This legislation appears aimed at providing tax relief for aviation and motor fuel users while maintaining existing mechanisms for fund allocation and reporting.	Rep. Bradley Slagh	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/23/2025	Pending Committee action.	03/06/2025 Introduced. Read first time and referred to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 03/18/2025 Reported with recommendation with substitute from House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 03/18/2025 Read second time in House. Substitute adopted. 03/19/2025 Read third time. Passed House. Transmitted to Senate. 04/15/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.	04/15/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.	1224		4837
2025mihb04183i	2025	MI	HB	4183	Raises the tax rate for gas and diesel fuel from 26.3 to 51 cents per gallon beginning Oct. 1, 2025.	Amends the Michigan Motor Fuel Tax Act by increasing the tax rates on gasoline and diesel fuel. Currently, the tax rate for both gasoline and diesel is 26.3 cents per gallon through September 30, 2025. Starting October 1, 2025, the bill raises the tax rate to 51 cents per gallon for both fuel types. Modifies the annual inflation adjustment mechanism, which previously allowed for a maximum 5% increase each January 1st. For the 2026 rate calculation specifically, the bill instructs the department to use the average tax rate from 2025 as the base. Requires the department to publish notices of tax rate changes at least 30 days before they take effect, with a specific requirement to publish the October 1, 2025 rate increase notice by September 1, 2025. The bill will only become law if seven related House Bills (HB 4180-4187) are also enacted. The bill's underlying intent is to ensure that motor vehicle users pay for the privilege of using public roads and highways, with suppliers responsible for collecting and remitting the tax at the point of fuel removal.	Rep. Tom Kunse	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/23/2025	Pending Committee action.	03/06/2025 Introduced. Read first time and referred to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 03/18/2025 Reported with recommendation with substitute by House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 03/18/2025 Read second time in House. Substitute adopted. 03/19/2025 Read third time. Passed House. Transmitted to Senate. 04/15/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.	04/15/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations.	1225		4777
2025txsjr00071i	2025	TX	SJR	71	Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a carbon tax.	Prohibits legislature from imposing a tax on the carbon content of a fuel; or the emission of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas that results from the use, production, or consumption of any good or service.	Sen. Bryan Hughes	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/08/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as HJR 138.	03/07/2026 Filed in Senate. 03/13/2025 Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.	03/13/2025 Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.	1226		4163
2025arhb01757i	2025	AR	HB	1757	Creates the offense of tampering with rail infrastructure. Provides penalties.	Aims to amend existing laws concerning railroads by establishing the offense of tampering with rail infrastructure. Includes legislative findings that emphasize the importance of railroads to the state's functionality and the obligation of the General Assembly to protect them from interference. Outlines various acts that constitute tampering, such as damaging, disabling, or otherwise interfering with rail transport, and it seeks to impose penalties for these actions. Introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code that defines "tampering with rail infrastructure" and details the actions that would qualify as offenses, including placing obstructions, interfering with signaling systems, and making terroristic threats related to rail operations. The offense is classified as a Class D felony.	Rep. Joey Carr	billtext	Rail	04/23/2025	Effective 07/01/2025.	03/12/2025 Filed in House. 03/12/2025 Read first time. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the House Committee on Public Transportation. 03/18/2025 Returned by House Committee on Public Transportation with recommendation that it pass as amended 03/19/2025 Placed on second reading in House for the purpose of amendment. 03/19/2025 Amendment No. 1 read and adopted in House and bill ordered engrossed. 03/20/2025 Meeting in House. 03/31/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Judiciary. 04/03/2025 Read the third time. Passed Senate. 04/03/2025 Returned to House for enrollment as passed by Senate. 04/04/2025 Enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office. 04/10/2025 Signed by Governor.	04/10/2025 Signed by Governor.	1227		4839
2025flhb01181i	2025	FL	HB	1181	Repeals no-fault insurance system and replaces PIP with new mandatory bodily injury and property damage liability coverage framework. Increases additional commercial liability insurance.	Repeals state's no-fault insurance system and replaces it with a new mandatory bodily injury and property damage liability coverage framework. Beginning July 1, 2026, eliminates personal injury protection (PIP) insurance and requires all motor vehicle owners to maintain minimum liability insurance coverage of $25,000 for bodily injury or death to one person, $50,000 for bodily injury or death to two or more persons, and $10,000 for property damage. Modifies numerous statutes across multiple sections of Florida law to remove references to PIP coverage and adjusts insurance requirements for various types of vehicles, including commercial vehicles. Those changes are, from 50 to 60 thousand dollars per occurrence for a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or more, but less than 35,000 pounds. And 120 thousand dollars per occurrence for a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 35,000 pounds or more, but less than 44,000 pounds.	Rep. Danny Alvarez	billtext	Auto Liability Insurance	04/07/2025	Pending House action. Same as SB 1256.	02/26/2025 Filed in House. 03/04/2025 First reading in House. 03/05/2025 Referred to House Civil Justice; Claims Subcommittee; and House Insurance; Banking Subcommittee. 04/04/2025 Now in Judiciary Committee. 04/04/2025 Reported favorably out of House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee.	04/04/2025 Reported favorably out of House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee.	1228		4841
2025flsb01256i	2025	FL	SB	1256	Repeals no-fault insurance system and replaces PIP with new mandatory bodily injury and property damage liability coverage framework. Increases additional commercial liability insurance.	Repeals state's no-fault insurance system and replaces it with a new mandatory bodily injury and property damage liability coverage framework. Beginning July 1, 2026, eliminates personal injury protection (PIP) insurance and requires all motor vehicle owners to maintain minimum liability insurance coverage of $25,000 for bodily injury or death to one person, $50,000 for bodily injury or death to two or more persons, and $10,000 for property damage. Modifies numerous statutes across multiple sections of Florida law to remove references to PIP coverage and adjusts insurance requirements for various types of vehicles, including commercial vehicles. Those changes are, from 50 to 60 thousand dollars per occurrence for a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or more, but less than 35,000 pounds. And 120 thousand dollars per occurrence for a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 35,000 pounds or more, but less than 44,000 pounds.	Sen. Erin Grall	billtext	Auto Liability Insurance	03/20/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as HB 1181.	02/25/2025 Filed in Senate. 03/03/2025 Referred to Senate Committees on Banking and Insurance; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; and Rules 03/04/2025 Introduced in Senate.	03/04/2025 Introduced in Senate.	1229		4842
2025mahb03033i	2025	MA	HB	3033	Provides a temporary tax exemption for gasoline and diesel fuel sales.	Provides a temporary tax exemption for gasoline and diesel fuel sales. The exemption would be in effect when the average price of unleaded gasoline, as calculated by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), is above one dollar per gallon. Once the average price drops below one dollar, the standard fuel tax would be reinstated.	Rep. Nicholas Boldyga	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/24/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Revenue.	02/27/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Revenue.	1230		4550
2025mahb03274i	2025	MA	HB	3274	Establishes a local option gas tax that allows cities and towns to impose a 3-cent per gallon excise tax on fuel and special fuels sold to retail dealers within their jurisdiction.	Establishes a local option gas tax that allows cities and towns to impose a 3-cent per gallon excise tax on fuel and special fuels sold to retail dealers within their jurisdiction. If a municipality chooses to adopt this tax, retail suppliers must collect and remit the tax to the state commissioner of revenue, who will then distribute the funds back to the respective city or town. The collected funds must be deposited into a Municipal Fuel Excise Transportation and Stormwater Fund and allocated equally across three purposes: (1) infrastructure maintenance and improvement (including roads, bridges, sidewalks, and drainage), (2) public transportation support (either to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or a regional transit authority), and (3) alternative transportation initiatives like pedestrian and bicycle facilities, senior transportation programs, telecommuting, and carpool programs. The tax would be in addition to existing state fuel taxes, and municipalities can opt into the program through a local approval process, with implementation beginning 30 days after approval in the first calendar quarter. The bill also requires retail suppliers to file monthly reports with the commissioner detailing fuel sales, including the names and addresses of retail dealers, the number of gallons sold, and selling prices.	Rep. Tommy Vitolo	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/24/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Revenue.	02/27/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Revenue.	1231		4843
2025mahb03448i	2025	MA	HB	3448	Creates goals and incentives for private fleet electrification, including for commercial motor carriers and freight services.	Directs the DoT to create goals and incentives for private fleet electrification, including for commercial motor carriers and freight services. The Dept. of Energy Resources is also tasked with designing an incentive program to reduce barriers to fleet electrification, including conducting a needs assessment to identify potential financial challenges for different vehicle operators and municipalities.	Rep. Christine Barber	billtext	Emissions	03/24/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.	1232		4844
2025mahb03563i	2025	MA	HB	3563	Imposes a fee on the carbon content of all fossil fuels sold in the state.	Establishes a carbon fee and cash-back program, which would impose a fee on the carbon content of all fossil fuels sold in the state. The purpose of the fee is to collect funds that will be redistributed to all individuals who pay state taxes in the form of an annual cash-back payment. Requires the Department of Energy Resources to develop and implement regulations for this program upon its passage. By implementing this carbon fee, the legislation aims to create a financial mechanism that both discourages carbon-intensive fuel consumption and provides a direct monetary benefit to taxpayers, effectively putting a price on carbon emissions while offering a direct financial return to citizens.	Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa	billtext	Emissions	03/24/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.	1233		4845
2025mahb03624i	2025	MA	HB	3624	Prohibits train engines from idling for more than 30 minutes at a time. Provides a penalty..	No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit a locomotive train engine to idle longer than 30 minutes. The department of environmental protection shall investigate all reported cases of train idling in excess of 30 minutes. During its investigation, the department shall conduct emission tests to determine the level of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxides, and sulfur dioxide being released from the train. Emission levels shall not exceed those of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority trains as previously determined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. If it is determined that these emission levels have been exceeded, the violator shall be fined no less than $5,000 for each violation.	Rep. John Barrett	billtext	Rail	03/24/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to the Committee on Transportation.	02/27/2025 Referred to the Committee on Transportation.	1234		4598
2025mahb03720i	2025	MA	HB	3720	Requires a minimum of 2 persons for the movement of freight trains.	Requires freight trains to have a minimum crew of two people, with specific exceptions for hostler service and utility employees. Under the proposed legislation, any train or light engine moving freight must have at least two crew members. Establishes a graduated fine structure for companies that violate this requirement: first offenses would incur a fine between $250 and $1,000, second offenses (within three years) would result in a fine between $1,000 and $5,000, and third or subsequent offenses (within three years) would lead to a fine between $5,000 and $10,000. The purpose of this bill appears to be ensuring safety and maintaining operational standards in freight train operations by mandating a minimum crew size. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving rail companies time to prepare for and implement the new crew requirements.	Rep. Kathleen LaNatra	billtext	Rail	03/25/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	1235		4641
2025mahb03730i	2025	MA	HB	3730	Establishes the trucking industry workforce training fund.	Establishes a comprehensive grant program aimed at addressing workforce shortages in the commercial trucking industry in Massachusetts. The program, to be administered by the Board of Higher Education, will create collaborative partnerships between employers, educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and economic development entities to support training and education initiatives. The grant program seeks to improve employment opportunities for diverse populations including low-income individuals, women, minorities, and veterans, while focusing on developing workforce personnel such as truck drivers, mechanics, technicians, and support staff. Eligible applicants can include employers, workforce investment boards, educational institutions, high schools, training organizations, and career centers, with grants designed to complement existing funding sources. Grant proposals must outline specific goals for increasing trucking industry personnel, detail evidence-based programs, provide budgets, and specify anticipated participant enrollment and employment placement. The bill also requires annual reporting on program activities and outcomes, and mandates that the state registrar provide information about trucking industry careers to learner's permit applicants, thereby creating additional awareness and potential recruitment opportunities for the trucking workforce.	Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian	billtext	CDL	03/25/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	1236		4548
2025mahb03788i	2025	MA	HB	3788	Establishes a vehicle mileage user fee task force to explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation.	Establishes a Vehicle Mileage User Fee Task Force to explore an alternative transportation funding method that would replace the current motor vehicle fuel tax system. The task force will be composed of nine members appointed by various state leaders, including transportation officials, engineers, consumer advocates, privacy experts, and transportation finance specialists. The task force will conduct at least six public hearings across the state's highway districts and gather public input on a proposed pilot program. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will develop and implement a statewide pilot program involving at least 1,000 volunteer drivers from diverse vehicle types and regions, who will have mileage-tracking equipment installed in their vehicles. The pilot program aims to test technologies for counting, reporting, and collecting miles-traveled fees while also evaluating data protection, driver privacy, and potential variable pricing based on factors like driving time, road type, vehicle efficiency, and driver income. Participants will be compensated to ensure they do not pay more than they would under the current tax system. The department will seek federal funding and must submit a comprehensive report to state legislative committees within three years, examining the feasibility of a permanent vehicle mileage user fee, its potential economic and environmental impacts, and comparisons to existing taxation methods.	Rep. Thomas Stanley	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/25/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	1237		4551
2025masb01337i	2025	MA	SB	1337	Consolidates definitions of employee to prevent misclassification.	Aims to consolidate and standardize the definition of "employee" across different chapters of Massachusetts state law. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 148B of Chapter 149 by expanding its reference to include not just Chapter 151, but also Chapter 152, which relates to workers' compensation. Additionally, the bill amends Section 1 of Chapter 152 by adding a provision that explicitly states that any reference to an "employee" in this chapter should have the same meaning as defined in Section 148B of Chapter 149. This change is designed to create more consistency in how workers are classified across different legal contexts, potentially helping to prevent misclassification of workers and ensuring that workers receive appropriate protections and benefits under Massachusetts law. By aligning definitions across different legal chapters, the bill seeks to reduce ambiguity and provide a more uniform interpretation of who qualifies as an employee.	Rep. Patricia Jehlen	billtext	Employee Misclassification	03/25/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.	1238		1587
2025masb01925i	2025	MA	SB	1925	Proposes an in-state mileage-based road usage charge for clean energy vehicles.	Proposes to establish a mileage-based road usage charge for electric vehicles and other non-internal combustion engine vehicles in Massachusetts, starting January 1, 2027. The bill defines an "electric vehicle" as a battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle that can be recharged from an external electricity source. Under the proposed legislation, vehicle owners would be required to pay an annual charge based on the miles driven within the state, calculated by comparing odometer readings from vehicle inspections. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation would be responsible for developing regulations to calculate and collect these charges, including establishing penalties for late payments. Vehicles already exempt from certain taxes under existing law would be excluded from this charge. Allows vehicle owners to potentially reduce their charges by providing evidence of miles driven outside Massachusetts. All revenue generated from this road usage charge would be deposited into the Commonwealth Transportation Fund.	Sen. Michael Barrett	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/25/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Revenue.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Revenue.	1239		4599
2025masb01991i	2025	MA	SB	1991	Provides temporary motor vehicle fuel tax relief in by suspending the collection of fuel taxes under specific price conditions.	Provides temporary motor vehicle fuel tax relief in Massachusetts by suspending the collection of fuel taxes under specific price conditions. Specifically, the tax suspension would be triggered if the average price of unleaded gasoline exceeds $3.50 per gallon and increases by at least 10% within one month, or if diesel gasoline prices exceed $4 per gallon and increase by at least 10% within one month. The tax suspension would be in effect for three months. After the tax collection resumes, within 30 days, the Department of Revenue commissioner must certify to the state comptroller the total amount of uncollected taxes, which will then be transferred from the general fund to the state transportation fund.	Sen. Ryan Fattman	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/25/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Revenue.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Revenue.	1240		4552
2025masb02341i	2025	MA	SB	2341	Requires that freight trains and light engines moving freight must have a minimum crew of two people.	Requires that freight trains and light engines moving freight must have a minimum crew of two people, excluding hostler service (maintenance and repositioning of locomotives) and utility employees. The legislation introduces financial penalties for companies that violate this requirement: first-time offenders would face a fine between $250 and $1,000, second-time offenders within a three-year period would be fined between $1,000 and $5,000, and third-time or subsequent offenders within three years would be subject to fines ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. The bill is designed to ensure safety in freight train operations by requiring a minimum crew size, and it will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving rail companies time to adjust to the new requirements. By specifying a minimum two-person crew, the legislation aims to provide an additional layer of safety and operational support during freight train movements.	Sen. Michael Brady	billtext	Rail	03/25/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1241		4638
2025masb02361i	2025	MA	SB	2361	Establishes a comprehensive grant program administered by the board of higher education to address workforce shortages in the commercial trucking industry.	Establishes a comprehensive grant program administered by the board of higher education to address workforce shortages in the commercial trucking industry. The program aims to create collaborative partnerships between employers, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations to train and support trucking industry personnel, including truck drivers, mechanics, technicians, and support staff. The grant program will focus on improving employment opportunities for low-income individuals, women, minorities, and veterans, providing training and career development services, boosting instructor capacity, and supporting worker retention and upskilling strategies. Eligible applicants include employers, educational institutions, workforce development boards, career centers, and training programs. Grant proposals must outline specific goals for increasing trucking industry personnel, detail evidence-based training programs, provide a budget, and specify anticipated participation and employment outcomes. Additionally, the bill requires the registrar of motor vehicles to provide information about trucking industry careers to learner's permit applicants, aiming to generate interest in the field. The department of higher education will conduct annual reviews of grantees and submit a comprehensive report to legislative committees detailing program activities, participant numbers, and employment results.	Sen. John Cronin	billtext	CDL	03/25/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1242		4846
2025masb02404i	2025	MA	SB	2404	Establishes a vehicle mileage user fee task force to explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation.	Establishes a Vehicle Mileage User Fee Task Force to explore an alternative transportation funding method that would replace the current motor vehicle fuel tax system. The task force will be composed of nine members appointed by various state leaders, including transportation officials, engineers, consumer advocates, privacy experts, and transportation finance specialists. The task force will conduct at least six public hearings across the state's highway districts and gather public input on a proposed pilot program. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will develop and implement a statewide pilot program involving at least 1,000 volunteer drivers from diverse vehicle types and regions, who will have mileage-tracking equipment installed in their vehicles. The pilot program aims to test technologies for counting, reporting, and collecting miles-traveled fees while also evaluating data protection, driver privacy, and potential variable pricing based on factors like driving time, road type, vehicle efficiency, and driver income. Participants will be compensated to ensure they do not pay more than they would under the current tax system. The department will seek federal funding and must submit a comprehensive report to state legislative committees within three years, examining the feasibility of a permanent vehicle mileage user fee, its potential economic and environmental impacts, and comparisons to existing taxation methods.	Sen. Jason Lewis	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/25/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as HB 3788.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1243		4326
2025mesp00432i	2025	ME	SP	432	Requires that freight trains and light engines moving freight must have a minimum crew of two people.	Provides that a train or light engine used in connection with the movement of freight may not be operated unless it has a crew consisting of at least 2 persons other than persons providing hostler services or utility services.	Sen. Joe Rafferty	billtext	Rail	03/25/2025	Pending Committee action.	03/12/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 03/21/2025 Carried-over to next special session or regular session of the 132nd Legislature.	03/21/2025 Carried-over to next special session or regular session of the 132nd Legislature.	1244		4847
2025nvab00530i	2025	NV	AB	530	Revises provisions relating to the imposition by certain counties of additional taxes on fuels for motor vehicles.	Instead of requiring the approval of a majority of the voters in the county to continue to provide for the annual increases to motor fuel tax on and after January 1, 2027, this bill authorizes the continued imposition of additional increases in these taxes if the board of county commissioners, on or before December 31, 2026, adopts an ordinance approved by a two-thirds majority of the board authorizing the effectuation of such annual increases. This bill provides that, if the board of county commissioners does not adopt such an ordinance on or before December 31, 2026, the board is prohibited from imposing any additional annual increases in these taxes. This bill also provides that, for the period beginning on January 1, 2037, additional annual increases in these taxes may not be effectuated unless a majority of the voters in the county at the general election in November 2036 authorize the board of county commissioners to continue to provide for the annual increases.	Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/25/2025	Pending Committee action.	03/24/2025 Read first time. Referred to Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure.	03/24/2025 Read first time. Referred to Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure.	1245		4651
2025nyab06664i	2025	NY	AB	6664	Provides for issuance of stop work orders against employers for misclassification of employees.	Empowers the Commissioner of Labor to issue stop work orders against employers for misclassification of employees as independent contractors or for providing false, incomplete, or misleading information to an insurance company on the number of employees of such an employer.	Asm. Harry Bronson	billtext	Employee Misclassification	03/25/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as SB 1514.	03/07/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Labor.	03/07/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Labor.	1246		4756
2025nysb01514i	2025	NY	SB	1514	Provides for issuance of stop work orders against employers for misclassification of employees.	Empowers the Commissioner of Labor to issue stop work orders against employers for misclassification of employees as independent contractors or for providing false, incomplete, or misleading information to an insurance company on the number of employees of such an employer.	Sen. Peter Harckham	billtext	Employee Misclassification	03/25/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as HB 6664.	01/10/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor. 03/03/2025 Reported and committed to Senate Committee on Rules. 03/04/2025 Ordered to third reading. 03/04/2025 Passed Senate. 03/04/2025 Delivered to Assembly. 03/05/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Labor.	03/05/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Labor.	1247		4318
2025txhb03079i	2025	TX	HB	3079	Allows prioritization of programs that reduce emissions from marine vessels operated by pilots providing pilotage services.	Amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to expand the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) by adding a new provision that allows the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to prioritize programs that reduce emissions from marine vessels operated by pilots providing pilotage services. Modifies Section 386.051(b-1) to include a third programmatic goal focused on emissions reduction from marine vessels used by pilots, as defined in the Transportation Code. This addition to the existing law enables the TCEQ to establish grant or funding programs that target emissions from these specific marine vessels, which are typically responsible for guiding ships through challenging navigational areas like ports and harbors.	Rep. J.M. Lozano	billtext	Emissions	03/25/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/20/2025 Filed. 03/20/2025 Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Environmental Regulation.	03/20/2025 Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Environmental Regulation.	1248		4848
2025txhb04605i	2025	TX	HB	4605	Establishes a new process for designating routes for oversize and overweight vehicles in smaller counties (with populations or that either have a port or are within 15 miles of a port.	Establishes a new process for designating routes for oversize and overweight vehicles in smaller counties (with populations under 100,000) that either have a port or are within 15 miles of a port. Under the new law, county commissioners courts will play a key role in recommending routes to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), working collaboratively with TxDOT, port authorities, regional planning organizations, and the trucking industry. When recommending routes, commissioners must consider multiple factors including proximity to transportation hubs, roadway conditions, traffic safety, environmental impacts, and potential economic development. TxDOT will be responsible for installing route signage and potentially maintaining the designated routes, while the Department of Public Safety will have enforcement authority. The bill specifies that this new routing process will only apply to routing determinations made on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, giving local governments and transportation agencies time to prepare for the new requirements.	Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson	billtext	Size and Weight	04/08/2025	Pending Committee action.	03/12/2025 Filed in House. 04/03/2025 Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	04/03/2025 Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	1249		4849
2025txsb02807i	2025	TX	SB	2807	Provides that the deployment, implementation, or use of safety improvements by a motor carrier can't be used as a factor in determining whether a motor vehicle operator is an employee or an independent contractor under state law.	Establishes a new chapter in the Texas Transportation Code that addresses how motor carrier safety improvements are considered when determining an operator's employment status. Defines "motor carrier safety improvement" as any device, equipment, software, technology, procedure, training, policy, program, or operational practice primarily designed to improve compliance with traffic and motor carrier safety laws, enhance vehicle safety, protect motor vehicle operators, and safeguard third-party roadway users. The key provision is that the deployment, implementation, or use of such safety improvements by a motor carrier—whether directly or through contractual arrangements—cannot be used as a factor in determining whether a motor vehicle operator is an employee or an independent contractor under state law.	Sen. Brent Hagenbuch	billtext	Employee Misclassification	04/08/2025	Pending Committee action.	03/14/2025 Filed. 04/07/2025 Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	04/07/2025 Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1250		4850
2025wasb05801i	2025	WA	SB	5801	Increases fuel tax by $0.06 per gallon and then indexes the rate by inflation.	Beginning July 1, 2025, an additional and cumulative tax rate of six cents per gallon of fuel is imposed on fuel licensees. Beginning July 1, 2026, and on July 1st of each year thereafter, the fuel tax imposed under this section on fuel licensees must be increased by an additional inflation adjustment factor. The additional inflation adjustment factor is the fuel tax rate as of June 30th of the immediately preceding fiscal year increased by two percent. The resulting fuel tax rate must be rounded to the nearest 10th cent per gallon.	Sen. Marko Liias	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/02/2025	Pending House Committee action.	03/25/2025 First reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation. 03/27/2025 Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation. 1st substitute bill be substituted, and passed favorably. 03/29/2025 Passed to Senate Committee on Rules for second reading. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. 1st substitute bill substituted and amendment adopted. Rules suspended. Placed on third reading. 03/29/2025 Third reading. Passed Senate. 04/01/2025 First reading in House. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	04/01/2025 First reading in House. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	1251		4489
2025oksb00340i	2025	OK	SB	340	Requires any operator of a train to maintain physical copies of the cargo manifest, the Emergency Response Guidebook, and identification cards showing the operators qualifications on each of the operator’s trains.	Requires any operator of a train in the state to maintain physical copies of the cargo manifest, the Emergency Response Guidebook, and identification cards showing the operators qualifications on each of the operator’s trains. Authorizes the Department of Public Safety to issue a citation for failing to comply with the provisions of this measure. The citation shall be $250.00-$1,000.00 for the first offense, $1,000.00-$5,000.00 for the second offense committed within 3 years of the first, and $5,000.00-$10,000.00 for the third and subsequent offense committed within the 3-year period.	Sen. Darrell Weaver	billtext	Rail	04/07/2025	Dead.	02/03/2025 First reading. 02/04/2025 Second reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Aeronautics and Transportation. 03/28/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	03/28/2025 Missed crossover deadline.	1252		4711
2025nyab07417i	2025	NY	AB	7417	Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels, and authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level.	Eliminates state sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuels and diesel motor fuels, and authorizes localities to eliminate such taxes at the local level.	Asm. William Barclay	billtext	Fuel Tax	03/28/2025	Pending Committee action. Same as SB 3228.	03/25/2025 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	03/25/2025 Introduced. Referred to Assembly Committee on Ways and Means.	1253		4378
2025mahb03633i	2025	MA	HB	3633	Creates a new Massachusetts Transportation and Environment Equity Fund, which will be financed through multiple revenue streams including a new "green fee" for vehicle registration, an "emissions fee" based on vehicle mileage, and tolls on large commercial trucks.	Establishes a comprehensive transportation and environmental equity framework that introduces several new fees and funding mechanisms to support public transit expansion and infrastructure improvements in Massachusetts. Creates a new Massachusetts Transportation and Environment Equity Fund, which will be financed through multiple revenue streams including a new "green fee" for vehicle registration, an "emissions fee" based on vehicle mileage, car rental and parking rental surcharges, and tolls on large commercial trucks. The fund will prioritize transit projects that expand rail service to cities and towns without existing commuter rail or subway stops, with a focus on cost-effectiveness, environmental justice, and smart growth development.	Rep. Antonio Cabral	billtext	Toll	03/28/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation Senate concurred.	02/27/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation Senate concurred.	1254		1015
2025nyab06989i	2025	NY	AB	6989	establishing mandatory safety compliance requirements for companies contracting with motor carriers.	Enacts the Motor Carrier Safety Compliance Requirement Act. Requires companies contracting with motor carriers to verify compliance with safety regulations, maintain proper oversight, and ensure adherence to established safety practices.	Asm. Scott Gray	billtext	Safety	03/28/2025	Pending Committee action.	03/18/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	03/18/2025 Referred to Assembly Committee on Transportation.	1255		4581
2025mnsf03202i	2025	MN	SF	3203	Establishes a rebuttable presumption that an operator of a truck is an employee unless certain factors are present..	Establishes a rebuttable presumption that an operator of a truck, tractor, or truck-tractor that is licensed and registered by a governmental motor vehicle agency is an employee unless each of the following factors is present, and if each factor is present, the operator is an independent contractor: 1. the individual owns the equipment or holds it under a lease arrangement; 2. the individual is responsible for the maintenance of the equipment; 3. the individual is responsible for the operating costs, including fuel, repairs, supplies, 4. vehicle insurance, and personal expenses. The individual may be paid the carrier's fuel surcharge and incidental costs, including, but not limited to, tolls, permits, and lumper fees.	Sen. Oumou Verbeten	billtext	Employee Misclassification	04/07/2025	Pending Committee action.	04/01/2025 Introduction and first reading. Referred to Senate Committee on Jobs and Economic Development.	04/01/2025 Introduction and first reading. 04/01/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Jobs and Economic Development.	1256		4758
2025mnsf03233i	2025	MN	SF	3233	Establishes a road funding alternatives task force.	Establishes a Road Funding Alternatives Task Force to address transportation infrastructure funding in the context of increasing electric vehicle adoption. The task force will comprise 20 members, including legislators, state agency commissioners, public representatives, and experts from various fields such as transportation, electric utilities, and vehicle technology. The group's primary responsibilities include evaluating current electric vehicle assessments, developing and analyzing alternative road funding mechanisms like road user charges, mileage-based fees, and potential taxes on electric vehicle charging, and studying how other states handle similar funding challenges. The task force must conduct a comprehensive analysis of potential funding strategies, including potential user-based discounts, indexed adjustments, and different taxation approaches for electric vehicles. By March 15, 2026, the task force is required to submit a detailed report to legislative committees with recommendations for implementing stable, statewide transportation funding mechanisms. The task force will be administered by the Legislative Coordinating Commission, with state agencies required to cooperate, and will expire after submitting its report. An unspecified amount of funding will be appropriated from the general fund to support the task force's work, with up to two percent allowed for administrative costs.	Sen. Johnson Stewart	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/07/2025	Pending Committee action.	04/02/2025 Introduced and first reading in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	04/02/2025 Introduced and first reading in the Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1257		4852
2025casb00667i	2025	CA	SB	667	Requires a railroad corporation to install and operate a network of wayside detector systems on or adjacent to any track used by a freight train with maximum spacing specified for individual detection devices along a continuous track.	Requires a railroad corporation to install and operate a network of wayside detector systems on or adjacent to any track used by a freight train with maximum spacing specified for individual detection devices along a continuous track. The bill would define "wayside detector system" to mean an electronic device or series of connected devices that scans passing freight trains, rolling stock, on-track equipment, and their component equipment and parts for defects. Requires a wayside detector system to issue certain messages if a defect is detected or is not detected, and would specify actions to be taken if a message indicating a defect is detected. Requires a railroad corporation to ensure that its employees know and understand these requirements. Requires the Commission to enforce these requirements and would impose a penalty of not less than $25,000 upon a railroad corporation for each violation. Prohibits certain freight trains with a total length exceeding 7,500 feet from operating on any part of a main line or branch line in this state. Requires a freight train, rolling stock, or other on-track equipment that is completely stopped and that is blocking an at-grade railroad crossing to be cut, separated, or moved to clear the at-grade railroad crossing upon the approach of an emergency vehicle, except as specified. Requires the Commission to enforce these provisions and would impose penalties of not less than $5,000 for a first violation, $10,000 for a 2nd violation, and $25,000 for a 3rd or subsequent violation.	Sen. Bob Archuleta	billtext	Rail	04/14/2025	Pending Committee action.	02/20/2025 Introduced. Read first time in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Rules for assignment. 03/05/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Rules. 03/24/2025 From Senate Committee on Rules with amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to to Senate Committee on Rules. 04/02/2025 Re-referred to Senate Committees on Energy, Utilities and Communications, and Transportation. 04/08/2025 Passed favorably from Senate Committee on Transportation with amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications. 04/10/2025 Set for hearing on April 21 in Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications.	04/10/2025 Set for hearing on April 21 in Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications.	1258		4853
2025nchb00837i	2025	NC	HB	837	Commissions a study exploring alternative highway funding methods to potentially replace or supplement the current gas tax system.	Directs the Legislative Services Officer (LSO) and the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee (JLTOC) to commission a comprehensive study exploring alternative highway funding methods to potentially replace or supplement the current gas tax system. The study will specifically investigate two main alternatives: first, implementing a fee structure for electric and hybrid vehicles, which could include a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) fee based on odometer readings or a flat annual fee, and second, creating a statewide "Access User Fee" for all non-diesel vehicles as a replacement for gas tax payments. The LSO and JLTOC are required to issue a request for proposals by November 1, 2025, select a consultant by January 1, 2026, and receive a detailed report with findings and legislative recommendations by May 1, 2026. The Department of Transportation will transfer $125,000 from the Highway Fund to fund the study, with any unused funds reverting back to the Highway Fund after the study's completion. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and aims to explore more equitable and sustainable funding mechanisms for maintaining state highways and infrastructure.	Rep. Erin Pare	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/14/2025	Pending Committee action.	04/10/2025 Filed in House. 04/10/2025 Passed first reading in House. Referred to House Committee on Appropriations.	04/10/2025 Passed first reading in House. Referred to House Committee on Appropriations.	1259		4854
2025pahb00954i	2025	PA	954	954	Provides that the driver or owner of a diesel-powered motor vehicle engaged in commerce can be cited for a summary offense related to idling violations.	Amends the Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act to modify penalties for idling violations. Narrows the scope of who can be fined by removing language that previously allowed fines for owners or operators of locations where diesel vehicles load, unload, or park. Now, only the driver or owner of a diesel-powered motor vehicle weighing 10,001 pounds or more and engaged in commerce can be cited for a summary offense related to idling violations. The penalty remains unchanged, with fines ranging from $150 to $300 plus court costs upon conviction. The bill will take effect 60 days after enactment. Limits the enforcement of idling restrictions primarily to commercial vehicle drivers and owners, removing potential penalties for facility operators or property managers.	Rep. Tina Pickett	billtext	Emissions	04/15/2025	Pending Committee action.	03/18/2025 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	03/18/2025 Introduced. Referred to House Committee on Transportation.	1260		4666
2025pasb00379i	2025	PA	SB	379	Reimburses Pennsylvania-based companies for tolls when transporting goods to and from Pennsylvania port facilities along the Turnpike.	Establishes the Pennsylvania Turnpike-to-Port Freight Reimbursement Fund to provide financial support for Pennsylvania-based companies that transport products via the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the Port of Philadelphia for shipping. Eligible companies must either be a Pennsylvania Preferred® trademark licensee or meet specific criteria, including having a physical headquarters in Pennsylvania, being registered with the state, growing or manufacturing products in the state, and using the turnpike to transport products to the port. Companies can apply quarterly for toll reimbursement by submitting detailed documentation such as product inventories, shipping information, proof of toll payments, employee numbers, and company history. The Department of Transportation will investigate and verify each application, and if approved, will reimburse the company within 60 days, subject to fund availability. The fund is capped at $2.5 million, with any excess transferred to the General Fund. Companies submitting false applications will face penalties, including repaying reimbursements, being prohibited from future reimbursement, and paying a $5,000 fine. Starting in January 2026, the department must submit an annual report to the General Assembly about the fund, and the bill will take effect 60 days after enactment.	Sen. Christine Tartaglione	billtext	Tolls	04/15/2025	Pending Committee action.	03/26/2025 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	03/26/2025 Introduced. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1261		775
2025pasb00487i	2025	PA	SB	487	Provides for notification of wage theft and protection for employees who report wage theft. Imposes duties on the Department of Labor and Industry. Establishes the Wage Theft Notification and Protection Restricted Account. Imposes penalties and other relief.	Establishes the Wage Theft Notification and Protection Act, which aims to combat wage theft and protect employees' rights. Requires the Department of Labor and Industry to develop a clear, plain-language summary explaining wage theft, including examples, legal citations, remedies, and employee protections. Employers must provide this summary to employees within 90 days of the law's effective date or during hiring, and post it in a conspicuous workplace location or make it electronically accessible. The bill defines wage theft as the failure to pay or withhold legally due wages, benefits, or compensation. Employers who violate the notification requirements can face criminal penalties of up to $500 per violation, and the Department of Labor and Industry can assess additional civil penalties. The law also strictly prohibits retaliation against employees who report wage theft, with a 90-day presumption of retaliation if adverse action is taken against an employee after they exercise their rights. A new Wage Theft Notification and Protection Restricted Account is established to fund enforcement efforts, and the department must submit annual reports detailing wage theft violations, including the number of violations, impacted workers, and enforcement actions. The act will take effect four months after passage.	Sen. Vincent Hughes	billtext	Employee Misclassification	04/15/2025	Pending Committee action.	03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Industry,	03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Industry,	1262		118
2025mihb04322i	2025	MI	HB	4322	Strengthens protections against employee misclassification and provides stronger enforcement.	Amends the wage and hour law to strengthen protections against employee misclassification and provide stronger enforcement. Redefines terms. Creates definition for "independent contractor" that requires workers to be free from the payer's control, performing work outside the payer's usual business, and engaged in an independently established trade. Prohibits employers from classifying employees as independent contractors, and places the burden of proof on employers to demonstrate proper classification. Increases penalties for misclassification, including potential fines up to $10,000, requiring employers to pay 100% annual penalties on unpaid wages. Allows for exemplary damages up to three times the amount of unpaid wages. Establishes a new Wages and Fringe Benefits Fund in the state treasury, through which collected penalties will be partially distributed to affected employees. Expands protections for workers who file complaints, making it illegal for employers to retaliate against employees who assert their rights under the act. Transfers regulatory oversight from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.		billtext	Employee Misclassification	04/22/2025	Pending Committee action.	04/16/2025 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Economic Competitiveness.	04/16/2025 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to House Committee on Economic Competitiveness.	1263		4856
2025pahb01191i	2025	PA	HB	1191	Establishes comprehensive rail safety provisions.	Provides for prohibition on blocking of crossings, limitation on length of freight or work trains, authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives, safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, wayside detector systems, study of transportation of hazardous materials or waste and reporting system for transportation of hazardous materials or waste; and imposes penalties.	Rep. Robert Matzie	billtext	Rail	04/22/2025	Pending Committee action.	04/15/2025 Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities.	04/15/2025 Referred to House Committee on Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities.	1264		4670
2025pasb00586i	2025	PA	SB	586	Extends the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, beyond the construction trades to cover other industries.	Establishes the Workplace Misclassification Act, comprehensive criteria for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee in Pennsylvania, primarily focusing on industries outside of construction. Requires that independent contractors have a written, project-specific contract, be free from direction and control, and be genuinely engaged in an independently established business. To qualify as an independent contractor, individuals must possess their own tools, have the potential to profit or suffer loss from their work, operate through a business with a proprietary interest, maintain a separate business location, and either have previously performed similar services for others or market themselves as available for such services. Introduces penalties for employers who misclassify workers, including administrative fines up to $2,500 per violation, potential criminal charges ranging from summary offenses to felonies, and the possibility of being debarred from public work contracts for at least three years. Also, protects workers by allowing them to bring private legal actions if they are misclassified, with potential remedies including reinstatement, triple wage restitution, and attorney fees. The Department of Labor and Industry is tasked with enforcing these provisions, developing informational materials, and submitting annual reports to the General Assembly about the act's implementation.	Sen. Nick Pisciottano	billtext	Employee Misclassification	04/22/2025	Pending Committee action.	04/09/2025 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Industry.	04/09/2025 Introduced. Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Industry.	1265		4772
2025vtsb00149i	2025	VT	SB	149	Indexes gasoline and diesel fuel taxes for inflation.	Provides that gasoline and diesel fuel taxes shall annually increase by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index.	Sen. Rebecca White	billtext	Fuel Tax	04/23/2025	Pending Committee action.	04/09/2025 Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	04/09/2025 Read first time. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation.	1266		4857
2025tnhb01064i	2025	TN	HB	1064	Requires GPS monitoring as condition of bail for certain crimes, including truck and freight burglary.	Adds a requirement that a court or magistrate order a defendant who is charged with any of the certain offenses, including burglary of a freight or passenger car, automobile, truck, trailer, boat, airplane, or other motor vehicle to wear a GPMS device as a condition of bail, unless the court or magistrate finds the offender no longer poses a threat to the alleged victim or public safety.	Rep. G.A. Hardaway	billtext	Cargo Theft/Freight Fraud Enforcement	04/23/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as SB 1187.	02/06/2025 Introduced in House. 02/10/2025 Referred to House Committee on Judiciary. 02/11/2025 Assigned to House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. 03/26/2025 Placed on House Criminal Justice Subcommittee calendar for 4/2/2025. 04/01/2025 Taken off notice for House Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee. 04/22/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	04/22/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1267		4858
2025tnsb01187i	2025	TN	SB	1187	Requires GPS monitoring as condition of bail for certain crimes, including truck and freight burglary.	Adds a requirement that a court or magistrate order a defendant who is charged with any of the certain offenses, including burglary of a freight or passenger car, automobile, truck, trailer, boat, airplane, or other motor vehicle to wear a GPMS device as a condition of bail, unless the court or magistrate finds the offender no longer poses a threat to the alleged victim or public safety.	Sen. Raumesh Akbari	billtext	Cargo Theft/Freight Fraud Enforcement	04/23/2025	Carries-over to 2026. Same as HB 1064.	02/10/2025 Introduced in Senate. Passed on First Consideration. 02/12/2025 Passed on Second Consideration. Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. 04/02/2025 Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee. 04/22/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025 04/01/2025 Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025 04/01/2025 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025 03/31/2025 Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025 03/31/2025 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025 03/26/2025	04/22/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.	1268		4311
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Authors

authorid	authlastname	authfirstname	authtitle	authstate	authparty	authaddress	authcity	authstateaddress	authzip	authphone	authfax	authemail	authurl
1	Thomson	Helen	Assemblyman	CA	D	555 Mason St., Ste. 275	Vacaville	CA	95688	707-455-8025	707-455-0490	helen.Thomson@assembly.ca.gov
2	Barrios	Jarrett	Representative	MA	D	134 State House	Boston	MA	02133	617-722-2130		Rep.JarrettBarrios@hou.state.ma.us	http://www.barrios.org
4	Neumann	Andy	Representative	MI	D	937 S. Third Ave	Alpena	MI	49707	517-373-0833		aneumann@house.state.mi.us
5	Dixon	Roscoe	Senator	TN	D	3592 Huckleberry	Memphis	TN	38116	615-741-4158		sen.roscoe.dixon@legislature.state.tn.us
6	Karnette	Betty	Senator	CA	D	3711 Long Beach Blvd., Ste. 801	Long Beach	CA	90807	916-445-6447	562-997-0799	Senator.Karnette@sen.ca.gov
13	House Committee on Labor			AK
14	McDaniel	Frank	Representative	AL	D	PO Box 577	Albertville	AL	35950	256-242-7697	###-###-####
15	Brimhall	Debra	Representative	AZ	R	PO Box 1216	Pinedale	AZ	85934	602-542-5861	602-542-4030	dbrimhall@azleg.state.az.us
16	Weiers	Jim	Representative	AZ	R	1700 West Washington St., Rm 217	Phoenix	AZ	85007	602-5424639	602-542-0102	jweiers@azleg.state.az.us
17	Leff	Barbara	Representative	AZ	R	8641 N. 55th Pl.	Paradise Valley	AZ	85253	602-5425863	602-542-3689	bleff@azleg.state.az.us
18	Sher	Byron	Senator	CA	D	100 Paseo de San Antonio, Ste. 204	San Jose	CA	95113	916-445-6747	408-277-9464	Senator.Sher@sen.ca.gov
19	Florez	Dean	Assemblyman	CA	D	1800 30th St., Ste. 330	Bakersfield	CA	93301	916-319-2030	661-334-3796	Assemblymember.Florez@assembly.ca.gov
20	Perata	Don	Senator	CA	D	1515 Clay St., Ste. 2202	Oakland	CA	94612	916-445-6577	510-286-3885	Senator.Perata@sen.ca.gov
21	Calderon	Thomas	Assemblyman	CA	D	280 N. Montebello Blvd., Ste. 102	Mentebello	CA	90640	916-319-2058	323-838-0677	Assemblymember.Calderon@assembly.ca.gov
22	House Committee on Labor			CT
23	Conway	Thomas	Representative	CT	D	1136 Hamilton Ave	Waterbury	CT	06706	860-240-8585	###-###-####	thomas.conway@po.state.ct.us
27	Senate Committee on Labor			CT
28	House Committee on Transportation			FL
29	Madigan	Robert	Senator	IL	R	618 N. Chicago St.	Lincoln	IL	62656	217-782-6597	217-735-4319
30	House Committee on Commerce and Regulation			IA
31	Senate Committee on Commerce			IA
32	Norelli	Terie	Representative	NH	D	35 Middle Rd.	Portsmouth	NH	03801-4802	603-436-9169	###-###-####	norelli@nh.ultranet.com
33	Assembly Committee on Rules			NY
34	Grannis	Alexander	Assemblyman	NY	D	1672 First Ave.	New York	NY	10128	518-455-5676	518-455-5282	grannia@assembly.state.ny.us
35	Marcellino	Carl	Senator	NY	R	250 Townsend Square	Oyster Bay	NY	11771	518-455-2390	###-###-####	marcelli@senate.state.ny.us
authorid	authlastname	authfirstname	authtitle	authstate	authparty	authaddress	authcity	authstateaddress	authzip	authphone	authfax	authemail	authurl