§ 8-23-29-2 — Contract for study

The department shall contract with a third party
to study transportation infrastructure funding mechanisms. The contract
must include the following terms:
(1) A description of the funding mechanisms that will be studied.
The funding mechanisms must include the following:
(A) An option that is based on variables, including vehicle
gross weight and miles traveled.
(B) An option that accounts for variations in usage and degree
of damage caused to transportation infrastructure by vehicles of
different sizes and configurations.
(C) A flat per vehicle fee.
(D) Adjustments to one (1) or more of the following:
(i) The state gross retail tax on motor fuel imposed under IC 6-2.5-7.
(ii) The gasoline tax imposed under IC 6-6-1.1.
(iii) The special fuel tax imposed under IC 6-6-2.5.
(iv) The motor carrier fuel tax imposed under IC 6-6-4.1.
(E) Tolls.
(F) Any other mechanism the department determines is
appropriate.
(2) The duration of the study, which must be an adequate length
of time to ensure that a quality and comprehensive analysis of all
topics will be thoroughly reviewed, but is not to exceed two (2)
years.
(3) An inventory of the transportation infrastructure that will be
maintained through revenue generated by the funding
mechanisms included in the study. The inventory must include
state and local highways, roads, and streets.
(4) The rating system by which the maintenance of the
transportation infrastructure will be evaluated.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.208-2014, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.185-2018, SEC.30.