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State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act

3/5/2024, 1:45 PM

Congressional Summary of S 882

State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act

This bill specifies that certain requirements for aviation fuel tax revenue are limited to excise taxes on aviation fuel.

Current law requires that an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant recipient provide assurances that the proceeds from state and local taxes on aviation fuel will be used for the capital or operating costs of the airport or local airport system. Under current Federal Aviation Administration policy, this requirement applies to any tax on aviation fuel, regardless of whether the tax is imposed only on aviation fuel or is imposed on other products as well as aviation fuel.

This bill specifies that the AIP grant requirements apply only to state and local excise taxes on aviation fuel. The requirements do not apply to (1) state or local general sales taxes, or (2) state or local generally applicable sales taxes.

Current Status of Bill S 882

Bill S 882 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2023. Bill S 882 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 21, 2023.  Bill S 882's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 882

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 882

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 882

State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act
State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of certain taxes and revenues.
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of certain taxes and revenues.

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