When the California Legislature reconvenes next month for a special session on road funding, Republicans will be in the front seat — because Democrats need GOP support to impose new taxes or fees.
Some Senate Republicans are open to raising costs on motorists, said Senate Republican leader Bob Huff. But Democrats must first agree to bureaucratic changes that will increase efficiency and redirect existing road funds back into transportation, he said.
“The money we are already paying in the system has to go to transportation,” said Huff, a San Dimas Republican. “If (Democrats) can’t protect revenues now, and any other revenues we generate for transportation, we’re not playing ball.”
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