Montana bill would impose electric, hybrid vehicle fees

A Montana state legislative panel is moving forward with pursuit to address supplementing transportation funding via electric and hybrid vehicles.

Popularity for such vehicles in Montana and elsewhere is expected to grow in the coming decades. As a result, state officials are pursuing avenues to make sure they will be able to capture needed transportation revenue from owners of fuel-efficient vehicles.

The Transportation Interim Committee has filed a bill for consideration during the upcoming regular session that would tap electric and hybrid vehicles to help cover costs for road upkeep and construction.