Legislation would keep North Carolina's fuel tax from falling below the current 36.1 cents per gallon. | Stock Photo
Legislation would keep North Carolina's fuel tax from falling below the current 36.1 cents per gallon. | Stock Photo
A bill that keeps North Carolina’s fuel tax at or above the current 36.1 cents per gallon and increases oversight of the state’s Department of Transportation, is now law.
Both the House and Senate passed the legislation in late June and as required sent it to Gov. Roy Cooper who ultimately did not sign or veto the measure, making it the law, The Center Square reported on July 6.
The Board of Transportation changes from 19 members selected by the governor to 20 individuals —14 picked by the governor and six by the Legislature.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation spent $742 million more than budgeted in 2019, a state audit report determined, prompting calls for more scrutiny, The Center Square reported.
Under the legislation, Transportation Board members are "to serve as fiduciaries of the State Highway Fund and Highway Trust Fund and ensure the solvency of those funds when carrying out the Board's duties and powers," The Center Square reported.
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