California transportation officials are looking to double vehicle license fees in order to pay for road improvements.
The measure is called The California Repairs Act of 2014.
Supporters of the idea say it could raise three billion dollars a year for road improvements. Right now, the state relies on a gas tax.
Transportation officials say the state is still in need of road repairs, maintenance and expansion.
"With a percentage fee once a year, it's no different than it was 10 years ago the level. So we think people might be able to afford it, if they can't and if the polling says we are not going to be able to get the support we need . We are not going to move forward, but on the other hands if it does we are going to move forward," said mark watts, transportation spokesman.
The transportation panel has submitted the proposal to the attorney general to review.
The measure is called The California Repairs Act of 2014.
Supporters of the idea say it could raise three billion dollars a year for road improvements. Right now, the state relies on a gas tax.
Transportation officials say the state is still in need of road repairs, maintenance and expansion.
"With a percentage fee once a year, it's no different than it was 10 years ago the level. So we think people might be able to afford it, if they can't and if the polling says we are not going to be able to get the support we need . We are not going to move forward, but on the other hands if it does we are going to move forward," said mark watts, transportation spokesman.
The transportation panel has submitted the proposal to the attorney general to review.