Those uses are a major effect of the proposed measure, tying the alternative taxing scheme that voters are being asked to adopt with the purposes to which the money raised by that taxing scheme would be devoted. We conclude that the ballot title should have referred, in a general manner, to those uses. We disagree with petitioner that such a reference, even if it could fit within the applicable word limitations of the caption or result statements, appropriately belongs in either place. Instead, we conclude that the reference to revenue uses is a major effect of the measure that appropriately belongs in the summary. Currently, motor carriers pay highway tax based on truck weight, miles driven.
Measure repeals weight-mile tax.
Increases gasoline tax by five cents to diesel tax rate. Raises vehicle registration fees. Additional revenue to be used primarily for road and bridge modernization, maintenance, and preservation. Requires licenses for diesel fuel suppliers, distributors, others. Requires recordkeeping, monthly tax reports by licensees.