Learn more about the proposed constitutional amendment dedicating 100% of the motor vehicle sales tax revenue to highways and transit

On November 7, 2006, Minnesota voters will be asked if they support the dedication of all revenue from the motor vehicle sales tax to highway and transit purposes. The exact language of the amendment can be seen here: Amendment Language.

The proposed constitutional amendment provides an opportunity to both increase and consitutionally safeguard revenue from the motor vehicle sales tax for highways and transit at a time when our transportation systems desperately need more funding.

Legislation passed in 1981 -- 24 years ago -- would have phased-in the dedication of all revenue from the motor vehicle sales tax to highways and transit. Unfortunately, the law was not fully implemented and was ultimately repealed. In the meantime, our transportation system has lost around $6.5 billion in funding from the motor vehicle sales tax that should have been dedicated to highways and transit.

You can learn more about the history of the Motor Vehicle Sales Tax and why Minnesotans should vote YES here:

History of Motor Vehicle Sales Tax
End the Diversion

The Campaign

A campaign has been organized to convince voters to support passage of the constitutional amendment. A sample resolution in support of the amendment can be used by organizations to show their support.

If your organization would like to be added to the list of supporters, please contact the Alliance at: 651-659-0804 or margaret@transportationalliance.com

Minnesotans for Better Roads & Transit is a coalition of individuals and groups supporting the MVST amendment.