Section 10. Taxation of Motor Fuel

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Taxation of Motor Fuel

The legislature may levy an excise tax on any means or substance used for propelling vehicles on the public highways of this state or on the business of selling it. The proceeds of the tax shall be paid into the highway user tax distribution fund.

Summary: Wholesale revision of constitution

Election Date: November 5, 1974

Votes For Ratification: 815,064

Votes Against Ratification: 311,781

Percent for Ratification: 72%

Percent Against Ratification: 28%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1974 Chap 409

Effective Date Source: https://uwmadison.app.box.com/file/1685091026371

Taxation of Motor Fuel

The state may levy an excise tax upon any substance, material, fluid, force or other means or instrumentality, or the business of dealing in, selling or producing any or all thereof, used or useful, in producing or generating power for propelling motor or other vehicles used on the public highways of this state. The proceeds of such tax shall be paid into the highway user tax distribution fund.

Summary: Revision of Trunk Highway System Article

Election Date: November 6, 1956

Votes For Ratification: 1,060,063

Votes Against Ratification: 230,707

Percent for Ratification: 82%

Percent Against Ratification: 18%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1955 Chap 882

Effective Date Source: https://uwmadison.app.box.com/file/1685109514853