Bill would put road projects to Maryland voters

ANNAPOLIS – Two lawmakers from Montgomery and Prince George’s counties want Maryland voters, instead of the legislature, to vote on new transportation funding.

Efforts to raise the gasoline tax to pay for transportation funding have consistently failed in the General Assembly, as lawmakers are wary to raise taxes for political reasons, said Sen. Jim Rosapepe, who introduced the bill in the assembly’s special session Thursday. Del. Brian Feldman, D-Montgomery, is expected to pitch similar legislation in the House.