Bill on county transportation tax faces opposition

by Kelly Fisher | Casa Grande Dispatch

State Rep. T.J. Shope has introduced a bill complementing the Pinal Regional Transportation Authority plan.

However, the bill’s opponents stand their ground, alleging misuse of funds under the current transportation half-cent tax rate.

Shope, R-Coolidge, said he’s backing House Bill 2156, relating to the county transportation excise tax, at the request of the county government, including the Board of Supervisors, and the Pinal Partnership organization with what they’ve been working on for the RTA plan.

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Update: The Ways and Means Committee voted on February 1, 2017 to give HB2156 a recommendation to the full House floor.