Trumbull Reps Oppose Mileage Tax Proposal

TRUMBULL, CT—State Reps. Laura Devlin and David Rutigliano came out strongly against any kind of mileage tax that would tax residents based on how much they drive in-state.

“The majority party in the legislature and Governor Malloy continue to pass and sign tax hike after tax hike and still we have end up with state budget deficits," Rutigliano said. "This proposal will crush already overburdened and overtaxed middle class taxpayers.”

Connecticut is part of a multi-state application for a federal grant to study the feasibility of a mileage tax in the wake of lower gas tax revenues.

Connecticut is also spending $300,000 of taxpayer funds if the grant is awarded.

“I opposed this mileage tax last year when the concept was presented by the Governor’s Transportation Finance Panel to our committee, and I still oppose this tax now," Devlin said. "The number one thing I hear from my constituents is 'enough already!' - We are overtaxed as it is."

The proposal would apply only to in-state residents. It's unclear how miles would be tracked, but could possibly use GPS.