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Highway Tax Equity and Simplification Act of 1999

Introduced: May 14, 1999 See on congress.gov
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May 14, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 14, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5373-5374, S5376-5377)
May 14, 1999
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Highway Tax Equity and Simplification Act of 1999 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the heavy vehicle use tax. Shortens, by five years, the termination of the tax on heavy trucks and trailers sold at retail and the termination of the tax on tires. Reduces the tax rate on diesel fuel. Establishes a tax on the use of certain vehicles (over 25,000 pounds) based on a weight-distance rate. Provides for a study concerning highway taxes.
What's happening now May 14, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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