By: Jasper Johnson
Rep. Rob Erhardt, DFL-Edina, has proposed a bill that would increase the tab fees for the most fuel-efficient vehicles.
The idea of the plan is to make up for the loss in gas tax revenue as vehicles continue to become more efficient with their gasoline usage.
I view such a proposal as completely misguided. I understand the desire for the state to increase taxes or fees due to loss of gasoline revenue, but this proposal disincentivizes owning efficient vehicles.