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Works committee. Its about two hours. I call this hearing to order. Todays hearing is about the need for this committee to draft and to pass a bipartisan Highway Infrastructure bill. Both Ranking Member carpers staff and my staff have been working on drafting this legislation along with all of the members of this committee. We appreciate all the input we received from our home states, from our fellow members and from transportation stakeholders. Its our shared goal to advance a bill out of the committee this summer. That means the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will be first out...

Coalition for clean air that led to the inclusion of a provision that would apply to zero emission vehicles where they would be charged at the one and a half rate for a period of five years. We did here at the last hearing that something who wanted to that, we want to point out that we want to adjust the tax right. And we could, if the board board wants to we could ask ben to the language in a simile built 1184 provided for that as well. I hope this meets with your approval and most importantly, with the voters approval come november. I am available to answer any questions and if it pleases th...

Second thing going on, which is we are taxing a mode of transportation that is shown to create congestion and using that money to fund modes of transportation that could reduce transportation. There is an economic benefit. Unfortunately, the first of phnom economic impact, with the data to analyse, and the second we dont. When i say, as we conclude in the report, that this is a mildly negative economic impact. That is a result of placing the tax on the consumers and spending the money at the city. It is a fairly small impact of 25 milliondollar reduction to the g. D. P. , which is less then th...

He is doing it with his ice wide open. Flash floods in North Yorkshire cause a bridge to collapse and roads are washed away. Warnings are in place across the north and west. Britains ten hottest days on record have all taken place since 2002 Scientists Say its a clear sign of Climate Change. Mps call for dedicated Police Officers in schools saying violence among youths is now a social emergency. Investment in the uk car industry plummets as companies spend heavily on preparations for a no deal brexit. And for the first time video assistant refereeing or var will be trialled in one of the oldes...

Infrastructure for electric and alternative fuel vehicles. Thats a reality of consumer desire, as well as dealing with the realities of Climate Change. We give local discretion for funds to initiate Emission Reduction strategies. That include simple things like providing alternatives for our cars, people who want to walk or bike rather than getting into our cars. Its a major commitment that we are going to provide resources and partnerships with local governments to deal with our realities and the responsibility in the transportation sector to reduce carbon emissions. I can tell you, mr. Presi...