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The Chimes

California explores a new mileage fee

If Assembly Bill 1421 passes, Californians may be paying a fee per every mile they drive in the state.
Commuter students give their thoughts on Assembly Bill 1421, a potential new law that would tax individuals in California for every mile that they drive.
Alivia Woolard, Staff Writer February 17, 2026

On Jan. 29, 2026, the California State Assembly voted 49-21 in favor of Assembly Bill 1421, a potential new law that would tax individuals in California for every mile that they drive. The bill proposes a new framework to potentially replace current gas taxes with a mileage-based tax. While the bill...