GSO vehicle tax bill passes committee
H 541, which would allow Greensboro to raise its annual motor vehicle tax from $10 to $16, passed the House Finance Committee.
The committee was a bit confused because in the text of the bill, it looks like the city could raise the tax from $5 to $16. However, the city's current rate is, indeed, $10, as confirmed by city and state legislative staff.
There was no opposition in the Finance Committee.
The companion bill, S 539, is due to be heard in the Senate Finance Committee this afternoon. Only one of them can pass, so it'll be a race to see who can get their version across the hall first.
Comments (4)
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It is my understanding that if passed, all legislators from Greensboro would need to be on board in order to allow the increase. If one legislator representing Greensboro objects to raising the tax, then it can not take place.
Posted on April 1, 2009 4:58 PM
Your understanding is wrong. That is a rule for the legislative short session. In the long session, they can pass such measures over such objections.
Posted on April 1, 2009 5:03 PM
Do we get a new Greensboro tag?
I still have mine from 1975. It's getting a bit rusty.
Posted on April 1, 2009 5:56 PM
Do we get a new Greensboro tag?
I still have mine from 1975. It's getting a bit rusty.
Posted on April 1, 2009 5:56 PM