Missouri Senate OKs fuel tax hike to pay for roads, bridges | News - State & Regional - Missouri | stltoday.com
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The Missouri Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would raise the state's fuel tax by nearly 6 cents per gallon to pay for road and bridge projects.
Bill sponsor Sen. Doug Libla has said Missouri's infrastructure needs drastic repairs the state cannot currently afford. About 640 of the state's bridges are in critical condition and more than 1,300 have weight restrictions, while more than one in 10 of Missouri's major roads are in poor condition.
Senators voted 21-10 to pass the legislation, which would bring in an estimated $165 million a year for the state and about $71 million for local governments. The bill now awaits action in the House, and it would also require voter approval.
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