Analysis of the 2011-12 Budget Bill
Transportation Table of Contents
2011-12 Budget:
Summary of LAO Transportation Findings and Recommendations
Achieving General Fund Relief from Transportation Funds
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Introduction
Background
The Fuel Tax Swap
2010 Fuel Tax Swap Enacted to Provide General Fund Relief
Tax Swap Likely to Be Undone by Propositions Approved Later in 2010
Governor’s Proposal
Budget Proposal Recaptures Most General Fund Relief Intended by the Swap
Governor’s Proposal Is Reasonable
Additional Options to Increase General Fund Relief
Option 1: Use Some Diesel Sales Tax Revenues for General Fund Savings
Option 2: Eliminate Diesel Sales Tax and Increase Weight Fees to Achieve Greater General Fund Relief
Handouts
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Motor Vehicle Account Overview