BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5159: Fuel excise tax refunds

Extending the time period for motor vehicle fuel excise tax and special fuel tax refunds.

Summary

Claims for both motor or special fuel tax refunds from non-highway fuel users are extended to five years from the date the fuel was purchased. All such refund claims would be required to be substantiated by records at the time of application and available for audit as determined by the director of the DOL.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5159), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the time period for motor vehicle fuel excise tax and special fuel tax refunds;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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