Tagged proposed legislation
August 1, 2011 in Legislative
The proposed surcharge would help pay for future transit needs.
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June 29, 2011 in Rental Operations
A rental car recall safety bill was approved by the California Senate judiciary committee and now moves forward to the Senate appropriations committee.
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June 24, 2011 in Legislative
Members seek end to excise taxes and progress toward a trusted traveler program and FAA reauthorization.
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June 8, 2011 in Legislative
Legislation in Oregon would make it easier for residents to rent out their personal vehicles.
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June 1, 2011 in Legislative
Legislation would prohibit rentals of cars recalled for safety reasons.
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April 27, 2011 in Legislative
Newspaper editorial says Hawaii should use existing funds to underwrite the project’s early stages, rather than borrowing funds for the facility.
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February 8, 2011 in Legislative, Rental Operations
New York legislation is being proposed that would impose state-specific security mandates on truck rental companies in New York. TRALA says it has an alternative solution.
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January 26, 2011 in Legislative
A $2 charge on rental cars is being pushed by Orange County, Fla. Mayor Teresa Jacobs in a effort to help fund road, rail, and transit needs.
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By Chris Brown , June 2010 in Legislative
H.R. 4175 prohibits states or local governments from levying or collecting a discriminatory tax on motor vehicle rentals.
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By Chris Brown , June 2010
National legislation is needed to eradicate discriminatory excise taxes on motor vehicle rentals.
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