SB 5593 - DIGEST

Recognizes that taxpayers desire a voice in the imposition of taxes and fees. It is therefore the intent of the legislature to provide both the immediate response to critical transportation issues by providing phased-in fuel tax increases in the 2003 legislative session and sending additional fuel tax increases to a public vote in 2004, to be effective in 2005 and 2006.

Directs the secretary of state to submit section 3 of this act to the people for their adoption and ratification, or rejection, at the general election to be held in this state in November 2004, in accordance with Article II, section 1 of the state Constitution and the laws adopted to facilitate its operation.