PHOENIX β A group of Republican and Democrat legislators are pushing a bill that would create a new highway safety fee for Arizona motorists.
The Arizona RepublicΒ reportsΒ motorists around the state could face a new $17 to $20 vehicle registration fee as lawmakers look for money to repair deteriorating roads and bridges.
Republican State Rep. Noel Campbell introduced the bill that would create a new vehicle registration fee dedicated to funding highway patrol at the state Department of Public Safety.
The Legislature's budget analysts say the fee, estimated at about $18 for all types of vehicles, would bring in about $149 million per year to pay for highway patrol costs.
The fee would pay for highway patrol operations. But, in a roundabout way, the fee is really about paying for road construction and repairs.
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Information from: The Arizona Republic,Β http://www.azcentral.com
