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NewsAugust 1, 2011

Rental Car Surcharge Proposal Might Receive a ‘Chilly Reception’

The proposed surcharge would help pay for future transit needs.

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NewsAugust 1, 2011

Washington State: King County Stadium Taxes Expire October 1

Bonds to pay for Safeco Field will be paid off in September. Businesses are to continue collecting the tax through September 30.

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NewsJuly 27, 2011

Counties Get Back Part of Rental Car Fee After Rail Project Eliminated

A $2 rental car fee was collected in Racine, Kenosha, and Milwaukee counties from about June 2006 to June 2009.

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NewsJune 24, 2011

GBTA Brings Rental Car Taxes and Trusted Traveler Messages to Capitol Hill

Members seek end to excise taxes and progress toward a trusted traveler program and FAA reauthorization.

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ArticlesJune 22, 2011

Local Operator Drives Change

A grassroots effort results in anti-steering legislation in Minnesota.

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NewsJune 8, 2011

Oregon Residents Join Peer-to-peer Car Sharing

Legislation in Oregon would make it easier for residents to rent out their personal vehicles.

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NewsJune 1, 2011

Schumer Announces National Safety Recall Legislation

Legislation would prohibit rentals of cars recalled for safety reasons.

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NewsJune 1, 2011

Minn. Passes Rental Car Anti-steering Law

The Minnesota legislature passes SF 508 that will allow Minnesota consumers involved in an automobile accident to choose the rental vendor of their choice as a source of temporary replacement vehicle.

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NewsMay 24, 2011

Safeco Field Auto Rental Tax Bill Voted Down - Update

A bill extending auto rental taxes in Seattle was voted down.

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NewsMay 18, 2011

Texas CDW Legislation Defeated

Legislation that would have imposed unnecessarily strict requirements on vehicle rental companies that sell Collision Damage Waivers (CDWs) has been defeated through the work of the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA).

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